1/2 c. butter, softened
1/2 c. shortening
2 c. sugar
4 eggs
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 c. buttermilk
3 c. all purpose flour
Dash salt
2 tsp. lemon extract
1 tsp. almond extract

Cream butter. Gradually cream in sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beat well after each (electric mixer). Dissolve soda in buttermilk. Add salt to flour. Add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk. Mix until just blended. Add flavorings; stir.

Pour batter into a greased and floured 10" tube pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour and 5 to 10 minutes until wooden pick in center comes out clean. Cool 15 minutes. Remove from pan. Cool completely on wire rack.