Lemon Pudding Cake

It's a true cake, with a nice lemon flavor and oh so moist! Eat it plain or with a light coating of vanilla icing. Wonderful on a summer day.

• Ready In: 1 hr
• Serves: 12

Ingredients

• 2 1⁄2 cups flour
• 4  teaspoons baking powder
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1 1⁄2 cups sugar
• 1⁄2 cup  hydrogenated shortening
• 1  cup milk (divided)
• 4  egg whites
• 1 (3 1/2ounce) package lemon pudding mix
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons  lemon extract

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a bundt pan and set aside.
2. Mix together flour, baking powder,salt, and sugar, until well blended.
3. Add 2/3 cups milk and shortening and mix for about 2-3 minutes in electric mixer.
4. Add remaining milk, eggs, pudding mix, and lemon extract. Mix well. Be sure to scrape the bowl sides and bottom several times to ensure thorough mixing.
5. Pour into WELL GREASED bundt pan and cook for 35-45 minutes. Toothpick inserted one inch from center should come out clean.
6. Cool about 10 minutes before removing from pan.
7. If desired, add icing when completely cooled.