How to Prepare Suzanne's Butter Pound Cake

Here's a dessert favorite that's not hard to make.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• 1 cup butter
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 3 cups sugar
• 5 eggs
• 1 cup milk
• 3 cups cake flour
• 1/2 tsp. baking powder
• 1 tsp. vanilla

1. Cream the butter and shortening until smooth.
2. Add the sugar 1/2 cup at a time, beating well after each 1/2 cup.
3. Add the eggs, 1 at a time.
4. Alternate between adding milk and flour.
5. Add vanilla and baking powder.
6. Do not preheat oven. Bake at 325 degrees for 1 hour and 15 minutes.