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 ...
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.