Ingredients
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 cup butter
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 tablespoons cocoa
1 teaspoon salt
2 ounces red food coloring
2 1/3 cups flour
1 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon vinegar
3 tablespoons flour
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup milk
Preparation
Cream butter and sugar. Add eggs one at a time and beat after each addition. Make a paste of the cocoa and food coloring and add to creamed mixture. Add salt, vanilla, and buttermilk, alternating with the flour. Beat well. Add soda to vinegar and blend in–do not beat, fold it in with a mixing spoon. Pour into 3 8 inch round cake pans that have been greased and floured. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes.
Icing: Cook 1 cup milk and 3 tablespoons flour until thick, stirring constantly. Cover and cool. Cream 1 cup each butter and sugar until fluffy. Add vanilla, then add milk-flour mixture. Beat until light and fluffy. Frost the cake.
