INGREDIENTS FOR CAKE:
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 cups flour
- 1 tbsp cocoa
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 ounces red food coloring
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tbsp vinegar
METHOD:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a large mixing bowl, combine shortening and sugar. Using a wire whisk, blend together until mixture is smooth and creamy. Add eggs and beat until nice and fluffy. Sift together flour, cocoa and salt, then add to mixture. Fold in buttermilk, food coloring, baking soda and vinegar and mix until all ingredients are incorporated. Place mixture into two, 9-inch or three, 8-inch pans and bake in oven for 30 - 35 minutes.
INGREDIENTS FOR ICING:
- 1 cup milk
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 sticks butter
- 1 tsp vanilla
METHOD:
In a large saucepan, heat milk, flour and sugar over low heat until pudding stage is reached. Set aside. When mixture is cool add butter and vanilla and beat until fluffy. Spread icing evenly over one layer of cake and place second layer on top. Coat second layer thoroughly and repeat until all layers have been used. |
