3 c. flour
2 c. sugar
1 c. shortening
4 eggs
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. lemon extract
1 c. buttermilk or 1 c. sweet milk warmed with 1 tsp. vinegar
1/2 c. chopped nuts

Mix all ingredients except milk and beat on slow speed for 2 minutes. Add milk and beat at speed 3 for 2 minutes. Pour into greased and floured tube pan. Sprinkle nuts on top. Bake at 325 degrees for 70 minutes.

D CAKE SAUCE:

Mix 1 cup water and 1/3 cup sugar and boil for about 2 minutes. Add 1/2 stick butter and about 4 tablespoons rum. Pour sauce over cake while still hot from oven. Sauce will sink in and will not cause cake to stick to pan. Remove from pan when cool enough to handle. Will freeze well.