Red Velvet Chocolate Cake Recipe

• 2 Tbsp. unsweetened cocoa pwdr
• 2 ounce red food coloring
• 1 c. buttermilk
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 c. shortening
• 1 1/2 c. white sugar
• 2 x Large eggs
• 2 1/2 c. all-purpose flour, sifted
• 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp white vinegar
• 1 c. lowfat milk
• 5 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
• 1 c. white sugar
• 1 c. butter
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

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