Buttermilk Cake

• 2 c. flour
• 3/4 tsp. baking soda
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 2/3 c. shortening
• 1 c. sugar
• 3 eggs, separated
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• 1/2 tsp. lemon extract
• 1/2 c. buttermilk
• 2 Tbsp. distilled vinegar
• Orange Frosting (recipe follows)

1. Sift flour, baking soda and salt together.
2. Cream shortening; add sugar gradually, creaming until light and fluffy.
3. Add egg yolks; beat until very light.
4. Add vanilla and lemon extract; blend well.
5. Add dry ingredients alternately with combined buttermilk and vinegar.
6. Beat until batter is smooth.
7. Fold in stiffly beaten egg whites.
8. Pour into greased 7 x 10 x 2-inch loaf pan or 2 (8-inch) layer cake pans.
9. Bake loaf at 350u0b0 for 40 to 45 minutes; layers at 375u0b0 for 25 to 30 minutes.
10. Frost with Orange Frosting.

flour, baking soda, salt, shortening, sugar, eggs, vanilla, lemon extract, buttermilk, distilled vinegar, orange frosting

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=756581 (may not work)