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Grandma's Red Cake Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
½ c Shortening
1½ c White Sugar
2 Eggs
4 Bottles Red Food Coloring (2oz each)
1 T White Vinegar
1 tsp Salt
1 c Buttermilk
2½ c Flour
2 tsp Vanilla
1 tsp Baking Soda
2 T Cocoa, level
Directions:
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350ºF.

Cream shortening and sugar; add eggs and food coloring.

Sift flour, salt, and cocoa. Add alternatively with buttermilk; beating on medium speed after each addition. Add vanilla and beat.

Add vinegar with baking soda on top. Mix with spoon.

Bake at 350ºF for 30 minutes or until done.
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
I usually ice the cake with cream cheese frosting or whipped cream frosting.

 

 

 

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