Chocolate Pound Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Beat butter and shortening at medium speed with an electric mixer about 2 minutes or until creamy.
2. 2
   Gradually add sugar, beating at medium speed 5 to 7 minutes.
3. 3
   Add eggs, one at a time, beating just until yellow disappears.
4. 4
   Combine flour and next 3 ingredients; add to butter mixture alternately with milk, beginning and ending with flour mixture.
5. 5
   Mix at low speed just until blended.
6. 6
   Stir in vanilla.
7. 7
   Pour batter into a greased and floured tube pan.
8. 8
   Bake at 325° for 1 hour and 30 minutes.