3 c. sugar
1 c. Crisco
5 eggs
1 c. milk
3 c. plain flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla, lemon or butter nut flavoring

Beat sugar and Crisco until creamy. Add eggs and beat well one at a time. Add other ingredients and beat well.

Bake at 325°F 1 hour and 15 minutes. Do not open oven door for first hour while cake is cooking.