6 eggs
1 c. buttermilk
1/2 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. lemon peel
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. butter
3 c. plain flour
2 1/4 c. sugar
1 tbsp. lemon juice

Stir together flour and soda; set aside. Cream butter until softened, gradually adding sugar. Add eggs, one at a time. Beat 1 minute after each egg. Add lemon peel, lemon juice and vanilla; beat well. Add flour and buttermilk alternately beating after each addition. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour.

LEMON GLAZE:

1 c. powdered sugar
1 tsp. finely shredded lemon peel
3 or 4 tsp. lemon juice

Mix well and pour over warm cake.