Grease and flour two 9 x 1 1/2 inch round baking pans. (I always use a parchment paper liner, too, greased and floured).
In a small mixing bowl stir together the flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Set aside.
Beat the shortening with an electric mixer on medium to high speed in a large mixing bowl for about 30 seconds until softened.
Add the sugar and 1 teaspoon of vanilla to the shortening and beat until well combined.
Add eggs, one at a time, beating on medium speed after each addition. Beat in the food coloring on low speed.
Alternately add the flour mixture and the buttermilk, beating on low speed after each addition just until combined.
Stir together the baking soda and vinegar. Add to the batter, mixing until well combined.
Pour batter evenly between prepared pans. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 to 35 minutes or until a wooden toothpick inserted in the center of each cake comes out clean. Cool the cakes in the pans for 10 minutes.
Remove cake layers from the pans and cool completely on a wire rack (spray rack with non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking).
For Frosting:.
In a large mixing bowl combine cream cheese, butter, and 2 teaspoons of vanilla. Beat with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Gradually beat in 5 1/2 to 6 1/2 cups of powdered sugar until frosting reaches a spreading consistency.
Place one layer on cake plate frost top. Place second layer on top and frost tops and sides with a thin crumb coat . Refrigerate for 15 to 30 minutes.
Remove cake from refrigerator and frost with remaining frosting.
Decorate cake top with crushed peppermint candies.
Refrigerate cake.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	646.07 Kcal (2705 kJ)
Calories from fat	222.6 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	24.73g	38%
Cholesterol	70.65mg	24%
Sodium	298.05mg	12%
Potassium	150.8mg	3%
Total Carbs	104.1g	35%
Sugars	80.7g	323%
Dietary Fiber	1.7g	7%
Protein	5.57g	11%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	3%
Iron	2.4mg	14%
Calcium	57.6mg	6%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	367.04 Kcal (1537 kJ)
Calories from fat	126.46 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	14.05g	38%
Cholesterol	40.14mg	24%
Sodium	169.33mg	12%
Potassium	85.67mg	3%
Total Carbs	59.14g	35%
Sugars	45.84g	323%
Dietary Fiber	0.96g	7%
Protein	3.16g	11%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	3%
Iron	1.4mg	14%
Calcium	32.7mg	6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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