Cake:

3 c. sugar
3 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 c. Crisco shortening
1 c. (2 sticks) butter
6 eggs
1 c. evaporated milk
1 tsp. vanilla flavoring
1 tsp. lemon flavoring

Cream sugar, butter and shortening. Add eggs one at a time, then milk and flour alternating. Add flavorings. Let the mixture beat a few minutes after all ingredients have been added.

Bake at 300°F for 1 1/2 hours.

Lemon Frosting:

1/2 c. (1 stick butter), softened
1 (1 lb.) box confectioners' sugar
3 tbsp. lemon juice
1 tbsp. evaporated milk (optional)

Mix icing ingredients together until creamy. Add 1 tablespoon milk if needed.