MOM'S FAMOUS POUND CAKE

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This is my dad's all time favorite cake-he wants it for his birthday, Father's day--any excuse will do! Another cake my relatives ask my mom to make for them in lieu of Christmas gifts! It is a family favorite!!

Provided by TGirl

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h35m

Yield 1 cake, 14-16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup butter, at room temperature--no substitute
1/2 cup shortening (i.e. crisco)
3 cups sugar
5 eggs
3 cups plain flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon lemon flavoring

Steps:

  • Cream butter, shortening and sugar.
  • Add eggs one at a time, beating well.
  • Add baking powder,vanilla and lemon flavorings; mix well.
  • Add 1/3 of the flour and 1/3 of the milk; stir well.
  • Repeat until all the milk and flour are added and well combined.
  • Bake in prepared (greased/floured) tube pan at 350 degrees for 75 to 90 minutes, or until cake tester comes out clean when inserted in center of cake.

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