1 c. shortening
3 c. sugar
5 eggs, separated
3 c. plain flour (sift 3 times for lighter cake)
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1 c. buttermilk
1 tsp. vanilla extract
2 tsp. almond extract

Cream shortening and sugar; add egg yolks, one at a time. Mix together sifted flour, soda and salt. Alternately add dry ingredients with buttermilk. Add flavorings. Lastly, add the remaining 5 unbeaten egg whites and mix thoroughly. Pour into greased and floured tube pan. Bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes in a 300 degree oven.

GLAZE:

1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. water
3 tsp. almond extract

Cook until sugar is dissolved and the syrup is light. Pour over cake.