1 c. buttermilk
1 1/2 c. shortening
2 1/2 c. sugar
3 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
4 eggs
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 tbsp. hot water
2 tbsp. lemon extract

Cream shortening. Add sugar, and cream thoroughly. Add 1 egg at a time, beating well after each addition. Add soda to hot water and mix with buttermilk. Add buttermilk and flour alternately, beat well. Add lemon extract last. Bake at 325 degrees for 1 1/2 hours.

GLAZE:

2 c. powdered sugar
1/2 tsp. lemon rind (grated)
1/2 tsp. vanilla
2 tbsp. milk

Stir together sifted powdered sugar, lemon peel and vanilla. Stir in milk to make glaze of spreading consistency.