1 c. shortening
1 stick butter
1 c. buttermilk
2 1/2 c. sugar, sifted 3 times
2 1/2 c. all-purpose flour, sifted 3 times
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. water
1 tsp. lemon extract
4 eggs

Cream shortening and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, then milk and flour alternately. Mix soda and water; add this and lemon extract to mixture. Bake in 10-inch pan for 1 hour and 15 minutes at 325 degrees.

Remove from pan after it sets on rack a few minutes. Brush with juice of 1 1/2 or 2 lemons and rind grated and 1/2 cup sugar after it comes to a boil.