Cake:

3 oz. red food color
1 1/2 c. buttermilk
3 1/4 c. plain flour
1 1/2 tsp. vinegar
1 1/2 tsp. cocoa
1 1/2 tsp. salt
3/4 c. shortening
2 1/4 c. sugar
3 eggs
1/2 tsp. baking soda

Cream shortening, add sugar and eggs one at a time. Beat after each. Add color, salt, sifted flour and cocoa. Add alternately with milk. Add vanilla. Do not beat soda and vinegar. Sprinkle soda on batter and pour vinegar over it, stir well.

Bake at 350°F for 30 to 35 minutes.

Frosting:

1 stick softened butter
1 box confectioners sugar, sifted
8 oz. cream cheese, softened

Mix cheese and butter together. Add sugar and vanilla. Sprinkle nuts on cake after frosting.