3 c. sugar
1 c. butter
3 c. flour
1 tsp. vanilla
5 eggs
1 c. milk
1 tsp. baking powder in milk
1 tsp. lemon extract and almond

Cream butter and sugar; add eggs, one at a time beating well after each. Add flour alternately with milk; add flavoring. Bake at 325 degrees 1 1/2 hours. Test periodically starting at 1 hour and 10 minutes to be sure cake do not overcook. NOTE: Just as good without icing.

LEMON ICING:

1/2 stick butter, melted
Juice and grated rind of one large lemon
1 1/4 c. powdered sugar (or more depending on how thick you want it)