Chocolate Pound Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 10-inch tube pan with butter.
2. 2
   Sift the flour, baking powder, salt and cocoa together.
3. 3
   Set aside.
4. 4
   With an electric mixer, cream the 1 cup butter, the shortening and the sugar until fluffy.
5. 5
   Add the eggs one a time, beating well after each addition.
6. 6
   With the motor running, add the flour mixture and the milk alternately, beginning and ending with the flour.
7. 7
   Add the vanilla.
8. 8
   Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 1 hour.
9. 9
   Check for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the cake; it should come out clean.
10. 10
    Cool the cake in the pan for 30 minutes before turning it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
11. 11
    Slice the cake and serve topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.