Red Velvet Pound Cake

CAKE
2 sticks margarine
1/2 cup solid shortening
3 cups all-purpose flour
3 cups sugar
5 eggs
1/2 cup powdered cocoa
1 tbsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. baking soda
2 oz. red food coloring
1 cup milk

Cream shortening, margarine, and sugar together. Add eggs, one at a time. Combine dry ingredients. Add to mixture slowly, alternating with milk. Add food coloring and vanilla and beat well. Bake at 300°F for 1-1/2 hours. Cool in pan 10 minutes. Turn onto rack. Frost with cream cheese frosting when completely cool.

FROSTING
1 stick margarine
1 8 oz pkg. cream cheese
1 box confectioners sugar
1 tbsp. milk
1 tsp. vanilla

Cream margarine and cream cheese until light and fluffy. Add sugar, milk, and vanilla. Beat until combined well. Spread on cake.


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