Instructions: Mix food coloring with cocoa and let stand. Cream shortening with sugar.

Add eggs and color mix. Beat very well. Add buttermilk, flour, salt, and vanilla, beat again. Remove from mixture and add vinegar and soda. Mix by hand. Pour in 2 greased and floured 9-inch pans. Bake at 350-375 degrees for 30-35 minutes.

Icing:
Mix flour and milk and cook until it thickens to consistency of cream. Mix well; sugar, shortening and vanilla, and slightly cooked flour mixture and beat until fluffy.

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