Amazing Red Velvet Cake With Frosting

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I found this in my grandma's recipe box and discovered that it is terribly addicting. Make sure you have plenty of red food coloring or else you will end up with a pink cake.

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Steps

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Mix vinegar and baking soda in a small dish and set aside.

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Cream sugar , shortening and eggs until very fluffy.

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Mix cocoa and food coloring in a small cup to form a paste , then add that to the creamed mixture.

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Add buttermilk and salt alternately with with flour.

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Add vanilla and vinegar-baking soda mix.

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Beat thoroughly after every addition.

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Pour into two 8 or 9 inch round pans that are greased and floured.

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Bake 30 minutes at 350f.

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To frost: in a small sauce pan cook together your milk and flour , stirring constantly until thick.

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Let cool , then add vanilla and mix well.

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Cream the butter and sugar in a separate bowl , then gradually add the flour mix.

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Whip until fluffy.

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Ingredients

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shortening, granulated sugar, eggs, red food coloring, flour, baking soda, cocoa, vinegar, vanilla, salt, buttermilk, milk, sugar, butter