Red Velvet Cake

This cake has been in our family for many years.
It's a good choice to serve for special occasions.

Ingredients:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cocoa
3/4 cup vegetable oil
1 1/2 cups white sugar
2 eggs
1 ounce bottle red food coloring
1 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup milk
1/2 cup sugar

Directions:
In a large bowl, sift flour, baking powder, salt and cocoa.
Cream oil and 1-1/2 cups sugar.
Add eggs one at a time; beat well after each.
Add food coloring; mix until well blended.
Combine buttermilk and soda. Mix well;
add to oil-sugar mixture alternately with dry ingredients.
Add vinegar and vanilla. Mix well.
Spoon into 2 greased 9-inch round pans.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Bake cake for 25 to 30 minutes.
Combine milk and remaining sugar in a saucepan.
Bring to boil. Spoon evenly on each layer.
Cool and frost.