Chocolate Pound Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oven to 350F (180C).
2. 2
   Grease and flour 10-inch tube pan.
3. 3
   In large bowl, combine sugar, 1 cup margarine, shortening and 1 teaspoon vanilla; beat until light and fluffy.
4. 4
   Add eggs 1 at a time, beating well after each addition.
5. 5
   In medium bowl, combine flour, 1/4 cup cocoa, baking powder and salt.
6. 6
   Alternately add flour mixture and milk to sugar mixture, beginning an?
7. 7
   ending with flour mixture and beating well after each addition.
8. 8
   Pour batter into greased and floured pan.
9. 9
   Bake at 350F (180C) F for 70 to 85 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
10. 10
    Cool upright in pan 25 minutes; invert onto serving plate.
11. 11
    Cool completely.
12. 12
    In small saucepan, combine 2 tablespoons cocoa, water, corn syrup and 2 tablespoons margarine.
13. 13
    Cook over low heat until mixture thickens, stirring constantly.
14. 14
    Remove from heat.
15. 15
    Stir in 1/4 teaspoon vanilla and powdered sugar; beat until smooth.
16. 16
    Spread glaze over top of cooled cake, allowing some to run down sides.