1/2 c. Crisco
1 1/2 c. sugar
2 eggs
3 (1/2 oz.) bottles red food coloring
1 tsp. cocoa
2 1/2 c. cake flour, sifted
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. white vinegar
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. buttermilk

Mix shortening, sugar, eggs, coloring and cocoa. Add flour, baking soda and salt. Fold in buttermilk, vinegar and vanilla. Pour into greased pans and bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Use two 8-inch pans.