Louisiana Ring Cake
3/4 cup butter or oleo
3 tbsp brown sugar
2 tbsp flour
1/4 tsp orange extract or zest
2 3/4 cups flour
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 cup shortening, solid
1 tsp orange extract or zest
3 eggs, beaten
2 tsp baking powder
1 3/4 cup suga
3/4 cup milk
1/4 tsp almond extract
Mix all ingredients for topping together, blending well. Spread in bottom of
well greased tube pan.
Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt; add sugar. Mix well. Cut in
shortening; add milk, extracts, and eggs. Beat thoroughly. Pour batter over
topping and bake in 370 degree oven for 45 minutes to 1 hour. Remove from pan
immediately or topping will stick to pan.