1/2 c. Crisco shortening
1 1/2 c. sugar
2 eggs
2 oz. red food coloring
1 tsp. vanilla
1/4 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1 c. buttermilk
2 1/4 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. vinegar
2 tbsp. cocoa

1. Cream Crisco, sugar and egg in one bowl.

2. In a small bowl, mix food coloring and cocoa.

3. Step 1 into Step 2.

4. Flour mixture (salt, flour, baking powder).

5. Mix buttermilk alternating with flour mix.

6. Add vinegar to baking soda - mix well. Pour into batter. Beat 3 minutes at medium.

7. Bake in a greased and floured oblong pan 9x13 or 2 (8 inch) pans. Bake at 350 for 30 minutes.

FROSTING:

1/2 c. Crisco
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. white sugar
1/2 c. Pet milk (5 oz.)
1/2 c. butter
1 egg

Combine all ingredients and blend well. Beat on high for 15 minutes.