Preheat oven to 350
1/2 cup shortening
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla
1 tsp salt
21/4 cup flour
1 tsp vinegar
1 oz red food coloring
1 oz water
2 tsp cocoa
1 cup buttermilk
1 tsp baking soda
Cream shortening with sugar and eggs~ mix coloring with water and cocoa~add to creamed mixture.
Mix flour, soda and salt together and add alternating with buttermilk to creamed mixture. Add vinegar and vanilla. Beat until smooth
Bake 30 min in 2~9 inch pans.
Frosting
