Pound Cake from old timers

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Nana's standard on hand for every occasion. Truly a pound is worth this treat!

Ingredients

  • 1/2 lb. butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 3 cups sugar
  • 5 eggs
  • 3 cups plain flour
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 tsp. vanilla ( or 1 Tablespoon butternut)or ( 1 tsp. lemon extract)

Preparation

Step 1

Cream together butter and shortening.

Add other ingredients.

Pour into greased and floured tube pan (or bundt pan)
Bake 325* 1 hour and 15 minutes.


Variation: Chocolate Pound add 1/2 tsp. baking powder, 1/2 tsp. salt, 1/2 cup cocoa, 1 1/4 cup milk