Walnut Pound Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 325°F Grease and flour a 10-inch tube or Bundt pan and set aside.
2. 2
   Cream together the butter and shortening with an electric mixer on medium speed for 2 minutes. Gradually add the sugar.
3. 3
   Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well between each addition.
4. 4
   In a separate bowl, sift together the flour and baking powder.
5. 5
   Gradually add to the butter mixture, alternating each addition with the milk.
6. 6
   Mix until just blended.
7. 7
   Stir in the vanilla and walnuts.
8. 8
   Pour into the pan and bake for 90 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
9. 9
   Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 10-15 minutes. Remove from the pan and cool thoroughly on a wire rack.
10. 10
    Dust with powdered sugar before serving.