Chocolate Pound Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Cream shortening and margarine; gradually add sugar, beating until light and fluffy.
2. 2
   Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
3. 3
   Combine flour, baking powder, salt and cocoa; mix well.
4. 4
   Add to creamed mixture alternately with milk, beginning and ending with flour mixture.
5. 5
   Stir in vanilla extract. Pour batter into a greased and floured 10-inch tube pan.
6. 6
   Bake at 350° for 1 hour and 15 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.
7. 7
   Cool in pan 10 to 15 minutes; invert onto serving plate.
8. 8
   Spoon Creamy Chocolate Glaze over top of warm cake, allowing it to drizzle down sides.
9. 9
   Sprinkle with chopped pecans.