Ingredients

  • 1/2 c. butter
  • 1 1/2 c. sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 large or 4 small bottles red food coloring
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 2 Tbsp. cocoa
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 2 1/4 c. flour
  • 1 Tbsp. vinegar
  • 1 tsp. baking soda
  • 1 c. buttermilk

Method

  • Cream butter, sugar and eggs.
  • Make a paste with the food coloring and cocoa.
  • Add to mixture.
  • Add salt and buttermilk with flour and vanilla.
  • Add vinegar and soda.
  • Do not beat hard, just blend in.
  • Bake at 350° for 30 minutes in two well greased and floured 9-inch pans.