2 c. butter or Crisco
3 c. sugar
3 1/2 c. flour, sifted
1/2 tsp. salt
3 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 sm. can Carnation milk
8 whole eggs
2 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. lemon

Cream shortening and sugar. Sift flour with baking powder and salt. Add flour and milk alternately. Add eggs, beat at high speed 2 or 3 minutes. Add flavoring, bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour and 30 minutes or until done.