Great Recipes

For the Cake:

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• ½ cup vegetable shortening
• 3 cups granulated sugar
• 5 large eggs
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup 7UP (lemon-lime soda)

For the Lemon Glaze:

• 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
• 2–3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest (optional)