1/2 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
2 eggs, beaten
Grated rind of 1 lemon
1/2 c. milk
1 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
Pinch of salt
After baking 1/4 c. sugar dissolved in the juice of the lemon

Cream shortening, grated rind and sugar. Add the beaten eggs. Mix well. Sift the dry ingredients together and add alternately with milk to creamed mixture.

Bake in a well greased loaf pan 50-55 minutes at 350 degrees. When baked, spread dissolved sugar in lemon juice over top of cake while still in pan. Let juice run down sides of cake. Cool 1/2 hour before removing from pan.