Chocolate Pound Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Cream butter, shortening and sugar in large mixer bowl until light and fluffy.
2. 2
   Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
3. 3
   Sift flour, baking powder and cocoa together.
4. 4
   Add to creamed mixture alternately with milk.
5. 5
   Stir in vanilla.
6. 6
   Pour into greased and floured 10-inch tube pan.
7. 7
   Bake at 350° for 1 hour and 20 minutes.
8. 8
   Cool in pan for several minutes.
9. 9
   Invert onto serving plate.
10. 10
    Spread frosting over cake.
11. 11
    May omit frosting if preferred. Yield:
12. 12
    16 servings.