From the kitchen of Kay Putano
Grease & flour 2 9″ round baking pans.
Cream on high until softened:
1/2 c Crisco
Add:
1 1/2 c sugar
1 tsp vanilla
Add:
2 eggs, 1 at a time
2 ounces (1/4 c) red food coloring
Alternately add dry ingredients & buttermilk.
Dry Ingredients:
2 1/4 c cake flour, sifted
1/2 c unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 c buttermilk
Beat just until combined.
Stir together:
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp vinegar
Stir into the batter.
Pour batter into prepared pans.
Bake @ 350,30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Cool in pans 10 minutes.
Remove from pans & let cool completely on wire racks.
Cream Cheese Frosting
Cream together:
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/2 c butter, softened
Add:
2 tsp vanilla
Beat until light and fluffy.
Gradually beat in, until spreading consistency:
5 1/2 to 6 c confectioner sugar
Frost cakes and garnish with crushed candy canes.
Cover & store in refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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