*  Exported from  MasterCook  *
 
                      Hershey’s Red Velvet Cocoa Cake
 
 Recipe By     : Hershey’s Cocoa
 Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:50
 Categories    : Cakes                            Desserts
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
 --------  ------------  --------------------------------
      1/2  c             shortening
    1 1/2  c             sugar
    2                    eggs
    1      tsp           vanilla
    3      tbsp          Hershey’s® cocoa
    2      oz            red food coloring
    2 1/2  c             sifted cake flour
    1      c             buttermilk
    1      tsp           salt
    1      tsp           soda
    1      tbsp          vinegar
 
 Cream shortening and sugar.  Add eggs and vanilla.  Beat well.  In a separate
 dish, blend cocoa and food coloring; add to sugar mixture.  Add flour,
 buttermilk, and salt alternately.  Mix soda and vinegar in cup and add.  Bake
 in two 9-in cake pans, greased and floured, at 350 for 30 to 35 minutes.  If
 desired, divide batter between three 9-in pans.  Let cool before frosting.
 
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