Red Velvet Cake

Ingredients:

• 2 Tablespoons, Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
• 2 Ounces, Red Food Coloring (optional)
• 1 Cup, Butter Milk
• 1 Teaspoon, Salt
• 1 Teaspoon, Vanilla
• 1/2 Cup, Shortening
• 1-1/2 Cup, White Sugar
• 2 Eggs
• 2-1/2 Cups, All-Purpose Flour (Sifted)
• 1-1/2 Teaspoon, Baking Soda
• 1 Teaspoon White Vinegar

Important Note:  Make sure everything is at Room Temperature.. this helps make for a moist cake.

1. Prepare two 9-inch round pans.  Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. In a Small Bowl
• Blend Cocoa Powder and Food Coloring to a paste
• Set aside.
3. In a Small Bowl
• Combine Buttermilk, salt and vanilla
• Set aside.
4. In a Large Bowl
• Cream together the Shortening and Sugar until light and fluffy
• Beat in eggs, one at a time
• Stir in the Cocoa Mixture
• Alternate beating in the Buttermilk and Flour, one then the other, try to end with the Flour.
5. In a Small Bowl
• Combine Baking Soda and Vinegar (yes, it will fizz up)
6. Mix Vinegar into Batter

Pour batter into your prepared pans and bake for, at least, 20 minutes.. or until a toothpick comes out clean.  Also makes good Cupcakes.

Chill in the refrigerator and Try with my [[Cream Cheese Frosting]]