Black Walnut Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Cream butter and shortening; gradually add sugar, beating well at medium speed of an electric mixer.
2. 2
   Add eggs, one at a time, beating mixture well after each addition.
3. 3
   Combine flour, baking powder and salt.
4. 4
   Add to combined cream mixture alternately with milk, beginning and ending with flour mixture.
5. 5
   Stir in vanilla and walnuts.
6. 6
   Pour batter into a well-greased and floured 10-inch baking tube pan.
7. 7
   Bake at 325° for 35 or 40 minutes or until a wooden toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
8. 8
   Cool in pan 15 minutes before removing from pan and cool.