1 c. butter
1/2 c. shortening
1 lb. light brown sugar
1 c. white sugar
5 eggs
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
3 3/8 c. all-purpose flour
1 c. milk
1 tbsp. vanilla
1 c. finely chopped nuts

Cream butter, brown sugar and shortening. Gradually add white sugar and beat. Add eggs 1 at a time and beat. Combine baking powder, flour and salt. Add alternately with milk. Add vanilla and nuts. Blend well. Grease and flour pan.

Bake at 325°F for 1 1/2 hours. Let cool 15 minutes and take out of pan.