1 c. shortening
2 c. sugar
4 eggs
1 tbsp. lemon extract
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. yellow color (optional)
1/2 tsp. salt
3 c. flour, sifted
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-inch or 10-inch tube pan that has been greased and dusted with flour in a slow oven (325°F) for about 1 hour and 5 minutes or until toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Do not overbake!