3 c. white sugar
3/4 c. butter
1-1/2 c. buttermilk
1-1/2 tsp. baking soda
1-1/2 tsp. vanilla
A few drops of almond extract

Dissolve soda in buttermilk and cook slowly with sugar and butter. Cook until when tested mixture forms a soft ball. Cool. Add flavoring and beat. If icing becomes to hard, add a little hot water.

Makes enough for 3 layer cake.