"As beautiful as it is delicious, this cake is a dessert worthy of special occasions...."
INGREDIENTS
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1/2 cup vegetable shortening
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1 1/2 cups sugar
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2 eggs
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2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 cup buttermilk
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2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa
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2 tablespoons red food coloring
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2 teaspoons baking soda
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2 tablespoons cider vinegar
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1 1/3 cups 2 percent reduced-fat milk
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7 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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1 1/3 cups salted butter, softened
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1 1/3 to 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
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1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract