Ingredients

  • 1 oz. red food coloring
  • 3 Tbsp. Nestle Quik
  • 1/2 c. Crisco
  • 1 1/2 c. sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 1/2 c. flour, sifted 3 times
  • 1 c. buttermilk
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
  • 1 Tbsp. vinegar
  • 1 tsp. soda

Method

  • Make a paste with the Nestle Quick and food coloring.
  • Cream the Crisco and sugar.
  • Add eggs; beat and add colored paste.
  • Mix well.
  • Sift flour 3 times.
  • Add flour and buttermilk alternately starting with flour.
  • Add salt and vanilla.
  • Last add the vinegar mixed with soda.
  • Mix and bake at 350° for 30 to 40 minutes or until done.
  • Pan size: 8 or 9-inch round.