3 c. flour
3 c. sugar
1 c. shortening
1 c. buttermilk
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. lemon or orange extract
6 eggs, separated

Blend sugar and shortening. Add egg yolks - one at a time - and blend. Add flavoring. Sift dry ingredients together and add to first mixture. Beat egg whites until stiff and fold into mixture. Bake in a 10 inch tube pan greased and floured. Bake for 1 hour and 10 minutes in a 350 degree oven.