LEMON BUTTERMILK CAKE 
1 c. shortening
1 stick butter
2 1/2 c. sugar

Cream the above until all sugar grains disappear, add:

Beat well after each addition. 1 tsp. lemon extract 1 c. buttermilk

Add 1/2 teaspoon salt to milk.

Add 1/2 teaspoon baking soda to water.

Add flour and liquids alternately to batter, beginning and ending with flour. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour and 15 minutes. Remove from pan immediately when done.

Mix 1/2 cup sugar and 1/2 cup warm (not hot) water and juice and rind of 1 good size lemon. Pour over hot cake.

 

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