Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 c. sugar
  • 1/2 c. shortening
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 oz. red food coloring
  • 2 Tbsp. cocoa
  • 2 1/4 c. flour
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1 c. buttermilk
  • 1 Tbsp. vinegar
  • 1 tsp. baking soda

Method

  • Cream sugar, shortening and vanilla.
  • Add 1 egg at a time and beat.
  • Make a paste of food coloring and cocoa.
  • Add to sugar mixture.
  • Sift flour and salt; add flour and buttermilk to sugar mixture.
  • Beat.
  • Combine vinegar and soda; add to batter (fold in). Pour into four 8 1/4 x 8 1/4 x 1 1/2-inch heart-shaped pans, greased and floured.
  • Bake at 375° for 15 minutes.
  • Cool for 5 minutes; then remove from pan.
  • Spread frosting between each layer and top with frosting.