Chocolate Pound Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Cream butter, sugar and Crisco.
2. 2
   Sift flour once and measure. Sift measured flour, cocoa, salt and baking powder together.
3. 3
   Add eggs one at a time to creamed mixture.
4. 4
   Add flour alternating with milk.
5. 5
   Add vanilla.
6. 6
   Pour in a greased and floured tube pan.
7. 7
   Cook 1 1/4 hours at 325°.
8. 8
   Turn off oven and let stand 10 to 15 minutes.
9. 9
   Frost cake, if desired.