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
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).
- Grease two 9×5-inch loaf pans thoroughly.
- In a large bowl, combine the sugar, flour, eggs, shortening, whole milk, vanilla extract, lemon extract, and baking powder.
- Mix everything well until smooth.
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Notes
For a richer flavor, try using freshly grated lemon zest. Store the cake in an airtight container for up to 5 days or freeze it for 2-3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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