Buttermilk Pound Cake 2

1 cup shortening

2 cups sugar

4 eggs

1/4 tsp soda

1 cup buttermilk

3 cups flour

1/4 tsp salt

2 tbs vanilla extract

2 tbs lemon extract

1 tsp almond extract

Lemon glaze (or your favorite)

Preheat oven to 350F. Combine shortening and sugar until creamy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each egg. Dissolve soda in buttermilk. Combine flour and salt, add to creamed mixture mixing well. Add flavorings; pour batter in a greased and floured 10-inch tube pan. Bake at 350F for 45 minutes to 1 hour. Test by inserting toothpick in center. If it comes out clean, cake is baked.

Lemon Glaze:

1 cup powdered sugar

1/4 cup butter or margarine

1/4 cup lemon juice

Combine all ingredients in small bowl until smooth, drizzle over cooled cake.

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