Directions:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease & flour 2-8 inch cake pans and line with wax paper.
- Cream together shortening, sugar and eggs.
- Add red food coloring and cocoa. Mix well
- Add alternately, ending with liquid and mix well the flour and buttermilk.
- Fold in lightly - DO NOT BEAT - the vinegar and baking soda.
- Have cake pans ready and pour in the batter. Drop cake pans on the counter to get rid of any air bubbles before baking.
- Bake for 25 - 30 minutes
- Frosting Directions
- Cook in top of a double boiler the flour and milk until thick.
- Put lid on and let it cool.
- Cream butter and powdered sugar and add to the milk/flour that cooled. I always add some vanilla too!
- Put between layers and on top of cake. If desired, add chopped nuts to the top of the cake.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 587.15 Kcal (2458 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 296.59 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 32.95g | 51% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 60.37mg | 20% | |
| Sodium | 555.06mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 620.72mg | 13% | |
| Total Carbs | 69.73g | 23% | |
| Sugars | 50.19g | 201% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.47g | 2% | |
| Protein | 5.32g | 11% | |
| Vitamin A | 0.2mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 109.9mg | 11% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 383.33 Kcal (1605 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 193.63 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 21.51g | 51% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 39.41mg | 20% | |
| Sodium | 362.38mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 405.25mg | 13% | |
| Total Carbs | 45.53g | 23% | |
| Sugars | 32.77g | 201% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.31g | 2% | |
| Protein | 3.47g | 11% | |
| Vitamin A | 0.1mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 71.7mg | 11% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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