Praline Pound Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Cream butter and shortening; gradually add sugar, beating until light and fluffy.
2. 2
   Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
3. 3
   Combine 2 1/2 cups flour, baking powder and soda.
4. 4
   Add to cream mixture, alternately with milk, beginning and ending with flour mixture.
5. 5
   Dredge pecans in remaining 1/2 cup flour.
6. 6
   Stir pecans and vanilla into batter
7. 7
   Pour into 2 greased and floured 10-inch tube pans.
8. 8
   Bake at 350° for 1 hour and 15 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan 15 minutes.