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

Cream butter and shortening; gradually add sugar, beating until light and fluffy, add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition; dissolve soda in buttermilk. Combine flour and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Mix well after each addition. Stir in lemon and almond flavorings.

Pour batter into a greased and floured pan. 10 inch tube pan preferably. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour and 5 minutes. Cool pan 10 to 15 minutes. Cool completely.