Ingredients
1/2 c. shortening
2 eggs
2 oz. red food coloring
1 c. buttermilk
2 Tbsp. cocoa
1 Tbsp. vinegar
1 1/2 c. sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. salt
2 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. soda (baking)
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Cream shortening and sugar. Add eggs and food coloring. Sift together flour, salt and cocoa. Add alternately with buttermilk after each addition. On medium speed, add vanilla. Mix baking soda and vinegar and add to batter without beating; mix by hand. Bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Makes 2 (9-inch) layers. Frost with whipped cream frosting.
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