1 c. shortening
2 c. sugar
4 eggs
3 c. flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/3 tsp. salt
1 c. buttermilk
2 tsp. vanilla

Cream together the shortening and sugar. Add eggs one at a time continue on beating. Sift together the dry ingredients and alternate with the buttermilk and vanilla. Bake in a well greased and flour tube pan on 325 degrees for 1 hour to 1 hour and 15 minutes until tested done.

RUM SAUCE:

1/2 c. water
1 c. sugar
3 tsp. rum flavor

Boil together until the mixture coats a spoon. Brush on cake while still warm with pastry brush.