Name: Red Velvet Cake
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 c. shortening; 1 1/2 c. sugar; 1 oz. red food coloring; 1 tsp. vanilla; 1 Tbsp. vinegar; 1 tsp. soda; 2 Tbsp. cocoa; 1 tsp. salt; 2 eggs; 2 1/4 c. flour; 1 c. buttermilk

1

Cream shortening, sugar and eggs.

2

Make a paste of coloring and cocoa; add to first mixture.

3

Add salt.

4

Blend in flour and buttermilk alternately.

5

Add vanilla.

6

Dissolve soda in vinegar and fold in gently.

7

Bake at 350u00b0 for 20 to 30 minutes.

8

Bake in two layer pans.

9

When cool, split layers to make 4 layers; spread filling between layers.

Red Velvet Cake

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