Red Velvet Cake
["1 1/2 c. sugar", "1/2 c. shortening", "1 tsp. vanilla", "2 eggs", "2 oz. red food coloring", "2 to 4 tsp. cocoa", "2 1/2 c. cake flour, sifted", "1/4 tsp. salt", "1 c. buttermilk", "1 tsp. vinegar", "1 tsp. baking soda"]
["Cream sugar, shortening and vanilla.", "Add one egg at a time; beat well.", "Make paste of food coloring and cocoa.", "Add to sugar mixture.", "Sift flour and salt.", "Add flour and buttermilk alternately, a little at a time, mixing well after each addition. Begin and end with flour.", "Combine vinegar and soda; add to batter. Pour into 2 (8-inch) pans.", "Bake at 350\u00b0 for 30 minutes or until cakes tests done.", "Let cool and split layers."]
["sugar", "shortening", "vanilla", "eggs", "red food coloring", "cocoa", "cake flour", "salt", "buttermilk", "vinegar", "baking soda"]