Ingredients

  • 1/2 c. shortening or 1 stick butter
  • 2 c. sugar
  • 1 tsp. baking powder
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. soda
  • 1 tsp. vinegar
  • 1 c. buttermilk
  • 2 1/4 c. all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tsp. cocoa
  • 2 oz. bottle red food color

Method

  • Mix vinegar and soda; set aside.
  • Mix cocoa and coloring; set aside.
  • Cream sugar, butter, eggs and vanilla.
  • Add cocoa and coloring.
  • Add milk, flour and baking powder alternately.
  • Add vinegar and soda and beat again well.
  • Bake in 3 layers for 30 minutes at 350°.