Pound Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Cream the shortening and butter.
2. 2
   Gradually add sugar, beating at medium speed of an electric mixer until well blended.
3. 3
   Add eggs, one at a time, beating after each addition.
4. 4
   Combine flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk, beginning and ending with flour mixture.
5. 5
   Stir in flavorings.
6. 6
   Pour batter into a greased and floured 10-inch tube pan.
7. 7
   Bake at 350° for 1 hour, or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.
8. 8
   Cool in pan 10 minutes.
9. 9
   Remove from pan; cool completely on a rack.
10. 10
    Yields one 10-inch cake.