Old Fashioned Pound Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Cream sugar, vanilla and shortening until fluffy.
2. 2
   Add eggs alternately with flour.
3. 3
   Beat until well blended.
4. 4
   Pour into well-greased and floured 9 x 5 x 3 1/2-inch loaf pan.
5. 5
   Bake at 325° for 1 1/2 hours or until center is done.
6. 6
   Cool about 10 minutes on wire rack.
7. 7
   Remove from pan and cool completely. (Lemon flavoring or other flavoring may be substituted.)