1 c. shortening
2 c. sugar
4 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
2 tsp. almond extract
3 c. cake flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. baking powder
3/4 tsp. salt
1 c. buttermilk or reg. milk

Add first 5 ingredients at one time. Beat until light and creamy at high speed. Turn down mixer to blend in 3 cups flour (Soft as Silk cake flour), baking powder, baking soda, salt and milk. Blend flour first and last. Grease and flour tube pan.

Bake 1 hour at 350°F.