Red Christmas Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Cream shortening and sugar.
2. 2
   Add eggs, one at a time, and beat.
3. 3
   Mix food color and cocoa together.
4. 4
   Add to mixture.
5. 5
   Blend well.
6. 6
   Mix buttermilk and vanilla.
7. 7
   Add flour and salt, alternating with buttermilk and vanilla to mix.
8. 8
   Combine white vinegar and soda.
9. 9
   Add to the mixture while still foaming.
10. 10
    Bake in two cake pans at 350° for 35 minutes.