1 c. butter (2 sticks)
2 1/2 c. sugar
5 eggs
2 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. buttermilk with
1 tsp. baking soda added

Cream butter and sugar, add eggs one at a time, beating after each addition. Sift flour and blend alternately with milk. Bake in 3 pans (9 inch) at 350 degrees for 25 minutes (grease and flour pans).

ICING:

1 1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. flour
2 eggs, beaten
1 oz. bourbon
1 c. cold water
2 lemons, juice & grated rind
1 tbsp. butter

Mix sugar and flour. Add eggs, water, lemon juice and rind. Cook in double boiler until very thick. Remove from heat, add butter and bourbon. Beat until spreading consistency. For ample icing you may want to double recipe.