1 c. shortening (butter)
2 c. sugar
2 tsp. lemon rind, grated
1 tsp. lemon extract
2 2/3 c. cake flour, sifted
3 tsp. baking powder, double acting
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. milk

Beat shortening and sugar until light. Beat eggs in one at a time and keep beating until grain of sugar is smooth. Beat in lemon rind and flavoring. Combine sifted flour, baking powder and salt and sift twice. Then blend them into beaten mixture about 1/4 at a time alternately with the milk. Mix well, but don't beat in this blending. Pour batter in a greased tube pan. Bake in a preheated oven at 350 degrees for 45 - 50 minutes.