1/2 c. butter
1 1/2 c. sugar
2 eggs
2 (1 oz.) bottles red food coloring
2 tsp. cocoa
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. salt
1 c. buttermilk
2 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tbsp. vinegar

Cream shortening and sugar; add eggs. Make paste of cocoa and small amount of food coloring. Add to creamed mixture. Add remainder of food coloring. Add buttermilk, salt, flour and baking powder alternately. Add vanilla, vinegar and baking soda. Mix well. Pour into 8 inch layer pans (greased and floured). Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.

FROSTING FOR WALDORF ASTORIA CAKE:

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