Chocolate Pound Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 325°.
2. 2
   Grease and flour angel food pan.
3. 3
   Mix margarine, shortening and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. 4
   Add eggs, one at a time, and continue to beat after each addition.
5. 5
   This mixture will become very fluffy.
6. 6
   Add dry ingredients and milk alternately until all is used, making the dry ingredients last. Add vanilla and continue to beat for at least 10 minutes.
7. 7
   Turn batter into pan and bake in oven for 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
8. 8
   Cool on wire rack.
9. 9
   May frost, if desired.
10. 10
    Buttercream icing is a great icing for this cake.
11. 11
    Stores well.
12. 12
    Serves 20.