Louisiana Ring Cake

2 3/4 cups flour
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 cup shortening, solid
1 tsp. orange extract
3 eggs, beaten
2 tsp. baking powder
1 3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup milk
1/4 tsp. almond extract

Topping:
3/4 cup butter
3 tbsp. brown sugar
2 tbsp. flour
1/4 tsp. orange extract

Make topping first. Mix all ingredients for topping together, blending well. Spread in bottom of WELL greased tube pan. Now 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.