Directions
-Cake-
Cream shortening, sugars, eggs, milk.
Mix coloring and cocoa and then add to cream mixture.
Add salt and milk alternating with flour
Add vanilla
Beat until smooth
Add baking soda and blend but do not beat
Bake 25 minutes at 350 in 2 greased and floured pans
Cool on rack, split 2 layers with thread to make 4 layers and frost
-Icing-
Blend flour and milk until smooth. Cook and stir until thick.
Let cool
Cream butter, margarine, sugar, and vanilla and then add to flour mixture and beat for 5 minutes