CHOCOLATE CAKE - Alabama Farmers Federation

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup solid vegetable shortening
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 3 eggs, well beaten
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons cocoa
• 3/4 cup buttermilk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon lemon extract
• 1 cup chopped pecans