2 oz. red food coloring
3 tbsp. milk chocolate instant cocoa

Mix and let stand.

1/2 c. shortening (non-liquid)
1 1/2 c. sugar

Add 2 eggs and food coloring mixture above and beat well.

1 c. buttermilk
1/2 tsp. salt
2 1/2 c. sifted cake flour
1 tsp. vanilla

Beat well.

1 tbsp. white or clear vinegar
1 tsp. baking soda

Add to above mixture. Bake in 2 prepared (8 inch) round pans in a 350 degree oven for 30 to 35 minutes. Cool and cut each layer in half with thread to make 4 layers. Frost between each layer and over entire cake with icing prepared as follows.

FROSTING:

4 tbsp. flour
1 c. milk

Mix and cook to consistency of cream.

2 pinches salt
1 c. sugar
1/2 c. butter
1/2 c. shortening (non-liquid)
2 tsp. vanilla

Add the first mixture to the second mixture and beat until fluffy.