Pound Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2/3 c. shortening
1 1/4 c. sugar
2/3 c. milk
1 tsp. lemon extract
2 c. sifted flour
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking powder
3 eggs

Preparation

Preheat oven to 325\u00b0.
Grease and flour loaf pan.
Cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy.
Add milk and lemon extract; blend.
Sift dry ingredients.
Add to creamed mixture. Beat until smooth.
Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Beat entire mixture well before pouring into well-greased loaf pan.
Bake for 75 to 80 minutes.
Makes 1 pound cake.
Frost or sprinkle with powdered sugar or serve plain.