dad's favorite red velvet cake

How To Make dad's favorite red velvet cake

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  Step 1
  Pre heat oven to * 350 In a Large bowl, cream together shortening,sugar,and eggs. Set aside. make a paste with the food coloring and cocoa powder, then add it to the shortening mixture,
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  Step 2
  Add buttermilk,alternating with flour and salt, mix well, then add vanilla,vinegar,and baking soda. DO NOT BEAT-Blend it.
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  Step 3
  In a lightly greased and flour 9x13 pan or two 9" circle pans. bake for 25-30 min, insert took pick if it comes out clean, its ready!! Remove from oven and let cool completely before icing.
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  Step 4
  While cake is cooling. Prep Frosting: Mix together over a meduim heat on the stove top, Milk and flour until thick, becareful to not burn. Stiring constantly. remove from heat and let cool. Cream together in a seprate bowl, sugar and butter and vanilla. add to the flour and milk, mix until you get a whipped cream affect.
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  Step 5
  Decorate cake and place in the fridge,(cuts cleaner if cold) I pray this recipe finds its way to your table, I know my dad would love knowing that others enjoyed this cake as much as he did. Enjoy :)
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