1 c. shortening
1/2 c. butter
2 1/2 c. sugar
4 eggs
3 1/2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 c. buttermilk
1 tbsp. butter and nuts flavoring

Cream shortening, butter, and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating after each. Alternate flour mixed with salt and soda; add buttermilk mixed with extract. Bake at 325 degrees for about 1 hour and 25 minutes in greased and floured tube cake pan.