Ingredients

  • 2 oz. red food coloring
  • 3 Tbsp. Hershey's instant cocoa
  • 1/2 c. shortening
  • 1 1/2 c. sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 c. buttermilk
  • 2 1/4 c. sifted flour
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 1 tsp. baking powder

Method

  • Mix food coloring and cocoa.
  • Set aside.
  • Cream shortening and sugar.
  • Add eggs and color mixture.
  • Beat for 10 minutes.
  • Add 1 cup buttermilk.
  • Slowly add flour, salt and vanilla.
  • Beat until well mixed.
  • Mix soda in small amount of water and fold into batter.
  • Bake in two 9-inch pans at 350° for about 30 minutes.