Grandmama Cobb'S Pound Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. softened butter
1/2 c. Crisco
5 medium eggs, separated
2 c. self-rising flour, sifted
1 1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. sweet milk (scant 1/2 c.)
1 tsp. flavoring (lemon or vanilla)

Preparation

Beat egg whites stiff, but not dry.
Set aside.
Cream butter, shortening and sugar.
Add yolks of eggs.
Beat thoroughly.
Then add egg whites and beat.
Add flour and milk alternately, with flour first and last.
Pour into well-greased 10-inch tube pan. Bake in preheated oven at 325\u00b0 for 45 to 50 minutes.
Do not open oven for 45 minutes.
One-half cup of coconut may be added, if desired.