Black Walnut Pound Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. butter, softened
1/2 c. shortening (Crisco)
3 c. sugar
5 eggs
3 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 c. milk (sweet)
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
1/2 c. black walnuts, chopped

Preparation

Beat butter and shortening at medium speed with electric mixer about 2 minutes or until soft and creamy.
Gradually add sugar, beating at medium speed, 5 to 7 minutes.
Add eggs, one at a time, beating just until yellow disappears.
Combine flour and baking powder; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk, beginning and ending with flour mixture.
Mix just until blended after each addition.
Stir in walnuts and vanilla.