Black Walnut Pound Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Beat butter and shortening until soft and creamy.
Gradually add sugar, beating at medium speed 5 to 7 minutes.
Add eggs, one at a time.
Combine flour and baking powder; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk.
Stir in vanilla and walnuts.
Pour batter into greased and floured 10-inch tube pan.
Bake at 325\u00b0 for 1 hour and 30 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.
Cool in pan 10 to 15 minutes.
Remove from pan and cool completely on wire rack.