1 cup Crisco shortening
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 oz. red food coloring
1 tsp. vanilla
1 cup buttermilk
1 tsp. baking soda
2 cups flour (plain)
1 Tbsp. cocoa
1/4 tsp. salt
2 eggs

Cream shortening, sugar and food coloring together. Add eggs one at a time, alternately with the dry ingredients and milk. Pour into greased and floured pans and bake in a preheated 350° oven for 25 minutes. Allow to cool completely!