2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cocoa
3/4 c. salad oil
1 1/2 c. sugar
2 eggs
1 (1 oz.) bottle red food color
1 c. buttermilk
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. vinegar
1 tsp. vanilla
3/4 c. milk
1/2 c. sugar

FROSTING:

1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese
1/2 c. butter, softened
1 tsp. vanilla
1 box confectioners' sugar

Sift flour, baking powder, salt and cocoa. Cream oil and 1 1/2 cups sugar. Add eggs, one at a time. Beat well after each. Add food coloring. Mix until well blended. Combine buttermilk and baking soda. Mix well. Add to oil and sugar mixture alternately with dry ingredients. Add vinegar and vanilla; mix well. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes. Makes 2 layers.

Combine milk and remaining sugar in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, spoon evenly on each layer before frosting. Let cool completely before frosting.