3 c. sugar
3 c. flour, plain
1 c. Crisco
6 eggs
1 c. buttermilk
1/3 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. vanilla
1/4 tsp. salt

Cream shortening and sugar; add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Sift flour and salt; add to creamed mixture. Last, mix soda in buttermilk and add to flour mixture; beat well. Add vanilla and blend well. Pour into greased and floured tube pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 1hour to 1 hour and 15 minutes.