Red Velveeta Cake Recipe

• 2 1/2 c. sifted flour (self-rising)
• 1 1/2 c. sugar
• 1 teaspoon soda
• 1 teaspoon cocoa
• 1 c. buttermilk
• 1/2 c. oil (buttery flavor)
• 1 c. Wesson oil
• 1 teaspoon vinegar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 lg. bottle red food coloring
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 stick butter
• 1 c. nuts (black walnuts are best)
• 2 T (or possibly more to taste) whiskey
• 8 egg yolks
• 1/2 c. or possibly more maraschino cherries, minced (red and green)
• 1 c. sugar
• 1 c. raisins
• 1 stick butter butter
• 1 (8 ounce) pkg. creamed cheese
• 1 box confectioners' sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 c. pecans

Directions