Red Velvet Cake (Different)

Directions

1. 1
   Beat oil and sugar very well.
2. 2
   Add eggs, one at a time, beating well.
3. 3
   Add food coloring.
4. 4
   Sift flour, baking powder, salt and cocoa.
5. 5
   In separate bowl, dissolve baking soda in vinegar.
6. 6
   Stir into buttermilk and mix well.
7. 7
   Add vanilla.
8. 8
   Add sifted dry ingredients, alternately with buttermilk.
9. 9
   Beat until smooth.
10. 10
    Topping:
11. 11
    Bring milk and sugar to a boil - COOL.
12. 12
    When cake is baked, cool 5 minutes. Remove layers and place on wire racks.
13. 13
    Put waxed paper under racks.
14. 14
    Prick holes in cake layers.
15. 15
    Pour milk-sugar mixture over - allow to soak inches.
16. 16
    Put together with the cream cheese icing.
17. 17
    Icing:
18. 18
    Beat all together well - red food coloring could be added for presentation.
19. 19
    Oven: 350 - 25 minutes.
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    2 - 9 inch round cake pans well greased.