1/2 c. butter, softened
1/2 c. shortening
2 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 c. buttermilk
3 c. flour
1/8 tsp. salt
2 tsp. lemon extract
1 tsp. almond extract

Cream butter and shortening, gradually add sugar, beating well at medium speed. Add eggs, one at a time, beating after each addition. Dissolve soda in buttermilk. Combine flour and salt, add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beginning and ending with flour mixture.