My grandmother's Red Velvet Cake recipe

My grandmother's Red Velvet Cake recipe, and it is delicious ! Try this recipe...

INGREDIENTS
Cake:

• 1/2 cup shortening
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• 1 tsp. butter flavoring
• 1 1/2 oz. bottle of red color
• 3 Tbl. (level) cocoa
• 2 1/2 cups sifted cake flour
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 Tbl. vinegar
• 1 tsp. baking soda

INSTRUCTIONS
Cream shortening, sugar, eggs, and flavors. Make a paste of cocoa and food coloring. Add to first mixture. Alternately add flour and buttermilk. Mix baking soda and vinegar in small bowl; add to
batter. Blend. Bake in three 9" or 10" pans for 20 - 25 minutes at 350°. Let cool completely. Cover with frosting.
Frosting:

• 2 packages cream cheese (3 oz. each), softened
• 6 Tbl. butter, softened
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• 2 cups sifted powered sugar
  

The red velvet cake recipe is ready to serve...enjoy the cake !