Cold Oven Pound Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Cream margarine and Crisco with sugar until fluffy.
2. 2
   Add eggs, one at a time, beating after each.
3. 3
   Add dry ingredients alternately with milk and flavorings.
4. 4
   Beat until smooth.
5. 5
   Pour into a greased, floured tube pan.
6. 6
   Place in a cold oven and turn to 325°.
7. 7
   Putting batter into a cold oven is what makes the smooth texture of this cake.
8. 8
   If you desire a coarser texture, preheat the oven. Flavoring can also be changed to your own taste.
9. 9
   Bake at 325° for 1 1/2 hours or until straw inserted in cake comes out clean.
10. 10
    Cool 5 minutes and turn out on wire rack to finish cooling.
11. 11
    Serves 16.