Pineapple Pound Cake

Directions

1. 1
   For the Cake:
2. 2
   Grease and flour a 10-inch tube pan.
3. 3
   Cream shortening, butter and sugar in a mixer until light and fluffy (at least 3 minutes).
4. 4
   Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
5. 5
   Sift together flour and baking powder, then add to creamed mixture alternately with milk and vanilla, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients.
6. 6
   Stir in the pineapple.
7. 7
   Pour batter into the prepared pan.
8. 8
   Place in a cold oven.
9. 9
   Set the temperature at 325° and bake for one hour and fifteen minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean.
10. 10
    While cake is baking prepare the Pineapple Glaze.
11. 11
    Cool the cake ten to fifteen minutes in the pan, then turn it out onto a cake plate.
12. 12
    Drizzle with the Pineapple Glaze.
13. 13
    To Make The Glaze:
14. 14
    Mix the butter and powdered sugar until smooth.
15. 15
    Stir in the Pineapple.