2 1/4 c. sifted flour
1 1/2 c. sugar
2 tbsp. cocoa
1 c. buttermilk
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tbsp. vinegar
1/2 c. shortening
2 eggs
1 (2 oz.) bottle red food coloring
1 tsp. butter flavoring

Cream shortening, sugar, and eggs. Make a paste of coloring and cocoa. Add to mixture buttermilk, vanilla, butter flavoring and flour. Stir in vinegar, don't beat. Bake in layer cake pans which have been greased and floured. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.

FILLING AND FROSTING:

1 stick butter
1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese
1 c. chopped nuts
1 box confectioner sugar
1/2 tsp. vanilla

Let butter and cream cheese soften at room temperature. Cream well. Add confectioners sugar and continue beating until creamy. Add vanilla and nuts. Spread on cake.