1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, softened
1/4 cup butter flavored shortening (Crisco)
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 1/2 cups sifted cake flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 cup buttermilk, yogurt, or dairy sour cream
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
1/4 tsp. almond extract
1/8 tsp. mace (optional)

Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter and flour one half-size Bundt cake pan or one bread loaf or large brownie pan.

Cream butter and shortening and gradually add the sugar, creaming until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.

In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Add flour mixture alternately with milk and flavorings to creamed mixture, beating after each addition until smooth and light. Pour batter into prepared cake pan.

Bake at 350°F for 20 to 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

Cool in pan 10 minutes, remove and finish cooling on rack.

Frost when cool with your favorite frosting or drizzle with confectioners icing and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar.

Submitted by: Breanna Leonard