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 or oleo
 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.