Ingredients

  • 3 c. all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp. soda
  • 1/2 tsp. double-acting baking powder
  • 3/4 tsp. salt
  • 1 c. shortening (soft)
  • 2 c. sugar
  • 4 eggs (unbeaten)
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 1 tsp. lemon extract
  • 1 c. buttermilk

Method

  • Sift together the first 4 ingredients.
  • Put next 5 ingredients into mixer bowl.
  • Beat on No. 8 speed for 2 1/2 minutes.
  • Scrape bowl while beating.
  • Turn on to No. 3 speed.
  • Add flour mixture alternately with buttermilk.
  • Scrape bowl while beating about 2 1/2 minutes.