2 1/2 c. self-rising flour
1 1/2 c. sugar
1 c. buttermilk
1 1/2 c. Wesson oil
2 eggs
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tbsp. cocoa
1 tsp. vinegar
1 bottle red food coloring

Combine all ingredients.

Bake 30 minutes at 350°F in 3 (9-inch) cake pans.

Frosting:

5 tbsp. flour
1 c. milk
1 c. butter
1 c. sugar
1 tsp. vanilla

Combine flour and milk. Cook until thick and allow to cool. Cream together butter and sugar. Add to flour mixture and vanilla. Beat only until spreading consistency. This is a very soft frosting and is best refrigerated. Can use Fleischmann original corn oil butter. You can use cream cheese icing if you like.