RED VALENTINE CAKE


ingredients

2 oz. red food coloring
3 Tbsp. instant chocolate drink powder (Quik)
1/2 c. shortening
1 1/2 c. sugar
2 eggs
1 c. buttermilk
2 1/4 c. flour
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. baking soda
1 Tbsp. vinegar

preparation

Combine food coloring and chocolate drink; let stand. Mix shortening, sugar, eggs and cocoa paste. Beat buttermilk; add to sugar mixture. Add flour, salt and vanilla; beat well. Mix in by hand the soda and vinegar. Pour into two 8-inch greased baking pans. Bake 30 to 35 minutes at 375°.

Icing:

ingredients

1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese
1 Tbsp. milk
1 Tbsp. vanilla
1 box powdered sugar

preparation

Let cheese soften. Add all ingredients. Beat until smooth.