Margarine may be substituted for the shortening but do not use the low fat type of margarine
3 | cups | plain flour |
1 | cup | buttermilk |
2 | cups | sugar |
3 | eggs | |
2 | teaspoons | extract flavoring (vanilla, almond, or lemon, your choice) |
1 | cup | shortening |
1/2 | teaspoon | baking soda |
1/2 | teaspoon | salt |