*  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'sŪ 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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