3 c. flour
2 c. sugar
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. shortening
1 c. milk
4 eggs
1 tsp. each vanilla, almond and lemon extract

Combine all ingredients in a large mixing bowl and mix on medium speed until well blended and smooth (approximately 6 minutes). Pour into a tube pan and bake at 325°F for 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Take cake out of pan and continue cooling on a wire rack.