Instructions: Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Grease and flour 2 9-inch cake pans.

Cream butter and sugar; add eggs one at a time. Mix.

Add cocoa, food coloring, coffee, baking soda, vanilla and salt. Mix.

While mixing, alternately add flour and buttermilk. Mix for 2 minutes on medium speed.

Pour into cake pans and bake at 375 degrees for 25-30 minutes.

Red Earth Frosting:
To melted butter, add coffee, food coloring and vanilla extract. Mix well. Add powdered sugar and mix well. Beat until smooth. For a thinner icing, add more coffee, 1/2 teaspoon at a time, or milk can be added to desired consistency.

My family has been making this cake for a few generations.

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