This is an old recipe that my grandmother always made. It goes great with coffee and is quick and easy to make. Light lemon flavor that can be accompanied with a lemon glaze if desired.
Ingredients
- 2 cups white sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 5 eggs
- 1 cup shortening (such as Crisco®)
- 5 tablespoons whole milk
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons lemon extract
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
Directions
Step 1
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease two 9×5-inch loaf pans.
Step 2
Combine sugar, flour, eggs, shortening, whole milk, vanilla extract, lemon extract, and baking powder in a large bowl; pour into the prepared pans.
Step 3
Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean, about 30 minutes.
Cook’s Notes:
This can also be made in a fluted tube pan (such as Bundt(R)).
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 12 | |
Calories 391 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat19g | 25% |
Saturated Fat5g | 25% |
Cholesterol78mg | 26% |
Sodium40mg | 2% |
Total Carbohydrate50g | 18% |
Dietary Fiber1g | 2% |
Total Sugars34g | |
Protein5g | |
Calcium20mg | 2% |
Iron1mg | 8% |
Potassium53mg | 1% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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