1 c. shortening
1 2/3 c. sugar
5 eggs
1 1/2 tbsp. lemon juice
1/2 tsp. almond extract
2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt

Thoroughly cream shortening and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating after each addition. Add lemon juice and almond; beat well. Add sifted dry ingredients. Bake in waxed paper-lined 5 x 10-inch loaf pan or tube pan in moderately slow oven, 325 degrees, for 75 minutes.

CHOCOLATE FROSTING
1/4 c. melted shortening
2 1/4 c. powdered sugar
1/4 c. cocoa
1/2 tsp. salt
1 egg yolk
1/4 c. water

Sift sugar, cocoa and salt together. Add shortening, egg yolk and water. Beat thoroughly and vigorously.