Ingredients

• 1/2 cup shortening
• 1 teaspoon butter flavored extract
• 1 1/2 cups white sugar
• 2 eggs
• 4 tablespoons red food coloring
• 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 1/2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
• 4 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract