Red Velvet Cake
["1/2 c. shortening", "1 1/2 c. sugar", "3 eggs", "1 tsp. vanilla", "1 1/2 bottles red food coloring", "3 Tbsp. cocoa", "2 1/2 c. flour", "1 c. buttermilk", "1 tsp. salt", "1 Tbsp. vinegar", "1 tsp. soda"]
["Cream shortening and sugar.", "Add eggs and vanilla.", "Make a paste of cocoa and food coloring.", "Add paste to batter.", "Add flour alternately with buttermilk.", "Mix soda and vinegar in small bowl. Add to batter.", "Beat well.", "Bake in three 9-inch pans at 350\u00b0 for 20 minutes.", "Let cool and frost."]
["shortening", "sugar", "eggs", "vanilla", "cocoa", "flour", "buttermilk", "salt", "vinegar", "soda"]