Aunt Faye’s Pound Cake

Ingredients

• 3 cups sugar
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 5 eggs
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1 cup milk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tsp lemon extract (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven
   Heat oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease and flour a Bundt or tube pan.
2. Cream butter and sugar
   Beat butter, shortening, and sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add eggs
   Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.
4. Mix dry ingredients
   In another bowl, combine flour and baking powder.
5. Alternate flour and milk
   Add flour mixture and milk a little at a time, mixing gently.
6. Add flavoring
   Stir in vanilla and lemon extract.
7. Bake
   Pour batter into pan and bake 1 hour 20 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
8. Cool & serve
   Let cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes before removing.

Optional Glaze

Mix together:

• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2–3 tbsp milk
• Splash of vanilla or lemon juice

Drizzle over the cooled cake.

Serving Ideas

• Fresh berries
• Whipped cream
• Coffee or tea