Ingredients
1 cup butter, softened2-1/2 cups sugar3 eggs1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk1/4 cup water2 teaspoons vanilla extract1 teaspoon lemon extract1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon yellow food coloring, optional3 cups self-rising flour
Preparation
Grease a 10-in. fluted tube pan and lightly sprinkle with flour; set aside.
In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine the evaporated milk, water, extracts and food coloring if desired; add to the creamed mixture alternately with flour, beating well after each addition.
Pour into prepared pan. Bake at 350° for 40-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely.
