Buttermilk Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Cream shortening well.
2. 2
   Sift flour and sugar 3 times.
3. 3
   Add gradually to shortening, creaming well.
4. 4
   Add eggs, one at a time, beating after each addition.
5. 5
   Mix soda and hot water in cup and add to buttermilk.
6. 6
   Add dry ingredients alternately with milk mixture to creamed mixture.
7. 7
   Add flavoring and beat well.
8. 8
   Pour into greased tube pan.
9. 9
   Bake 1 hour and 15 minutes at 300°.