Grandma's Red Velvet Cake w/ Red Velvet Mocha Frosting Recipe - (5/5)

Ingredients

• Cake:
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 1-1/2 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1/4 cup cocoa
• 1 teaspoon red food coloring
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 3 tablespoons hot water OR coffee
• 1-3/4 plus 2 tablespoons flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup sour milk
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• Frosting:
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1 pound confectioner's sugar
• 1/4 cup coffee