1 white cake mix with pudding
2 tbsp. cocoa
2 oz. red food coloring
Buttermilk

Follow package directions for cake, except substitute following for the water. Pour cocoa into a 2 cups measuring cup and add red food coloring. Stir well. Pour in buttermilk to make the amount of water called for in the directions for the cake mix. Stir.

Cook cake as directed on package. Do not overcook. Cool on cooling racks. Ice with following recipe.

ICING:

8 oz. cream cheese, softened
1/2 stick butter, softened
1 tsp. vanilla
1 box powdered sugar
1 c. nuts, chopped (optional)

With mixer, cream the cream cheese until fluffy. Add butter and mix again until fluffy and blended. Add vanilla. Mix well. Add powdered sugar, a little at a time. Mix well after each addition, making sure there are no lumps. Stir in nuts. Spread on cooled cake