Ingredients

1 1/2 Cup sugar
1/2 Cup solid shortening
2 eggs
1/2 Teaspoon salt
2 large bottles red food coloring
2 Teaspoon cocoa
2 1/4 Cup cake flour
1 Cup buttermilk
1 Teaspoon vanilla
1 Teaspoon baking soda
1 Teaspoon vinegar

Instructions

Cream the sugar and shortening. As you add each of the ingredients, beat well. Pour into 2 greased 9-inch round baking pans and bake at 350 degrees for 30 to 35 minutes or until cake tests done. Frost with cream cheese or your favorite frosting.