3/4 c. shortening
3 eggs
1/2 tsp. baking powder
3/4 tsp. cinnamon
3/4 c. sour milk
1 1/2 c. sugar
1 3/4 c. flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
2 tbsp. cocoa
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. lemon extract
1/2 c. nuts, coarsely chopped

Cream shortening and sugar. Add beaten eggs. Add sifted dry ingredients alternately with milk, beating after each addition. Blend in nuts and flavoring. Bake 30 minutes at 350 degrees in layer cake pans.

FROSTING:

6 tbsp. butter
3 c. powdered sugar
1 1/2 tbsp. cocoa
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 1/2 tbsp. hot coffee
1 egg yolk

Blend together in order given.