2 3/4 c. flour
1 tsp. salt
1 c. butter
1/2 tsp. lemon rind
1 c. milk
1 c. ground nuts, coconut (optional)
3 tsp. baking powder
1 3/4 c. sugar
3/4 tsp. vanilla
4 whole eggs, beaten

Cream butter and sugar, add dry ingredients a third at a time along with milk and lemon rind. Cream until well mixed, add beaten eggs last.

Bake in well greased pan at 350°F for about 45-60 minutes or til done.

DO NOT FROST. Sprinkle with powdered sugar.