Alabama Lemon Cake

Name: Alabama Lemon Cake
Ingredients: 1 c. softened margarine, divided; 1/2 c. shortening; 2 c. sugar; 3 eggs; 3 c. all-purpose flour; 1/2 tsp. baking soda; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1 c. buttermilk; 2 Tbsp. grated lemon rind, divided; 1 Tbsp. lemon juice

10 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

1 c. softened margarine, divided
1/2 c. shortening
2 c. sugar
3 eggs
3 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. buttermilk
2 Tbsp. grated lemon rind, divided
1 Tbsp. lemon juice

Directions

1

Preheat oven to 325°.
2

In a mixing bowl, beat sugar, shortening and 1/2 cup margarine together until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, one at a time.
3

Sift flour, baking soda and salt together and alternately stir in with buttermilk.
4

Stir in 1 tablespoon of lemon rind and the lemon juice.
5

Pour into a greased 9-inch pan.
6

Bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes or until toothpick (when stuck in center of cake) comes out clean.
7

Cool for 10 minutes, then remove from pan.