Pound Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 325°.
2. 2
   Grease and flour loaf pan.
3. 3
   Cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. 4
   Add milk and lemon extract; blend.
5. 5
   Sift dry ingredients.
6. 6
   Add to creamed mixture. Beat until smooth.
7. 7
   Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
8. 8
   Beat entire mixture well before pouring into well-greased loaf pan.
9. 9
   Bake for 75 to 80 minutes.
10. 10
    Makes 1 pound cake.
11. 11
    Frost or sprinkle with powdered sugar or serve plain.