ENGLISH LEMON POUND CAKE 
1 c. shortening
2 c. sugar
4 eggs
1 tbsp. lemon extract
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. butter flavoring
1/2 tsp. yellow food color (opt.)
1/2 tsp. salt
3 c. sifted flour
3/4 c. buttermilk
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tbsp. vinegar

Cream shortening and sugar and add eggs, one at a time. Mix well. Then add extracts and color and salt. Sift flour again and add alternately with buttermilk. Mix soda and vinegar in a small bowl and add to the above mixture. Blend well. Bake in a 9" or 10" stem pan that has been greased and dusted with flour in a slow oven, 325 degrees for about an hour and 5 minutes or until toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Do not overbake. If desired, glaze cake.

GLAZE:

1/4 c. butter
2/3 c. sugar
1/3 c. lemon juice

Heat glaze ingredients until the sugar is dissolved.

 

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