Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour two 9-inch pans or three 8-inch pans. Cream shortening, sugar and eggs. Make a paste of coloring and cocoa and add to mixture. Blend in vanilla. Sift ...

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Put all the ingredients in a saucepan. Bring to a full rolling boil; boil 1 minute. Take off stove and beat frosting until it becomes thick and light in color. Pour onto cake of your choice.