3 sticks butter
3 c. sugar
5 eggs
3 c. all-purpose flour
2 tsp. lemon extract
3/4 c. 7-Up soda

Cream butter and sugar with electric mixer for 20 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time and mix well. Gradually add flour and beat well. Lastly add lemon extract and 7-Up and when mixed pour into a well oiled Bundt or angel food cake pan. Bake at 325 degrees for 1 1/4 hours. Let cake cool before removing from pan. The taste of the cake improves if baked the day before serving. This cake freezes well. Serves 12.