Ingredients

1/2 c shortening

1 c butter, softened

2 1/2 c sugar

5 eggs

3 c flour

8 ounce 7-Up or other lemon-lime soda

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 tsp lemon extract

Preparation

Preheat oven to 325° F. Lightly grease a large bundt pan or tube pan.

Cream shortening, butter and sugar together. Beat in eggs and extracts.

Alternate mixing in flour mixutre and 7-Up, mixing just until blended.

Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for about 1 hour and 30 minutes or until a cake tester comes out clean.

Cook in pan for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.