Waldorf Red Cake Vintage Dessert

Ingredients

• 1/2 Cup Vegetable Shortening
• 2 1/2 Cups; Divided Sugar
• 2 Eggs
• 2 Ounces Red Food Coloring
• 2 Tablespoons Cocoa
• 1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
• 2 1/4 Cups Cake Flour
• 1 Teaspoon Salt
• 1 Cup Buttermilk
• 1 Teaspoon Baking Soda
• 1 Teaspoon White Vinegar
• 3 Tablespoons AP Flour
• 1 Cup Milk
• 1 Cup Butter
• 1 Teaspoon Vanilla Paste (or Extract)