SOUTHERN LEMON POUND CAKE
CAKE: 3 c. plain flour 1/2 tsp. baking powder 1/8 tsp. salt 3 c. sugar 5 eggs 8 oz. (2 sticks) butter 1/2 c. vegetable shortening 2 tsp. lemon flavoring 1 c. milk FROSTING: 1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese 1 lb. confectioners' sugar Small amount of lemon juice required for spreading (about 2 tbsp.) Sift flour, salt and baking powder together and set aside. Cream shortening, butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Add 1 egg at a time, beating for 1 minute after each addition. Add flavoring and beat. Add portions of dry ingredients alternately with milk. Beat until completely mixed. Pour mixture into a greased and floured 10 inch tube pan and bake in a preheated 325 degree oven for 1 hour and 20 minutes. Remove from oven and cool before frosting. Frosting: All ingredients should be at room temperature. Cream together cream cheese and sifted confectioners' sugar. Add lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon at a time, until frosting reaches spreading consistency. Enjoy. --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ Access the Recipes And More list archives at: http://www.mail-archive.com/recipesandmore%40googlegroups.com/ Visit the group home page at: http://groups.google.com/group/RecipesAndMore -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
