1/2 c. shortening
2 1/2 c. sugar
1 c. buttermilk
3 1/2 c. cake flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 tbsp. water
1 tbsp. lemon flavoring
5 eggs

Cream shortening and sugar, add buttermilk, soda and water. Add flavoring then add eggs, one at a time, then add flour last.

Bake at 350°F for one hour.