Ingredients

  • 12 cup shortening
  • 1 12 cups sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 teaspoon butter flavoring
  • 1 12 ounces red food coloring
  • 3 tablespoons cocoa
  • 2 12 cups sifted cake flour
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 (3 ounce) boxes cream cheese, softened
  • 6 tablespoons butter, softened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 cups sifted powdered sugar

Method

  • Cream shortening, sugar, eggs, and flavors.
  • Make a paste of cocoa and food coloring.
  • Add to first mixture.
  • Alternately add flour and buttermilk.
  • Mix baking soda and vinegar in small bowl; add to batter., blend.
  • Bake in three 9" or 10" pans for 20 - 25 minutes at 350A.
  • Let cool completely.
  • For the frosting, blend all the ingredients until smooth.
  • Cover the cake with the frosting.