1 c. shortening
2 c. sugar
4 eggs
3 c. flour
1/8 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. baking powder
1 c. buttermilk
1/2 tsp. rum flavoring
1/2 tsp. vanilla

Cream shortening and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time. Beat well.

Sift flour, salt, soda and baking powder together. Add rum flavoring and vanilla to the buttermilk. Add the flour mixture and the buttermilk mixture alternately to the creamed mixture. Pour into a greased and floured Bundt pan. Bake at 325 degrees for 1 hour or until done.

TOPPING:

1 c. sugar
1/2 c. water
1/2 tsp. rum flavoring
1/2 tsp. vanilla

Combine sugar and water in a small saucepan and let come to a boil. Remove from heat. Add rum flavoring and vanilla.

Spoon over cake while cake is still hot.