2 1/2 sticks butter
1/2 c. shortening
3 c. sugar
6 eggs
3 c. plain flour
1 c. milk
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tbsp. vanilla

Cream butter, shortening and sugar. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating thoroughly after each egg. Alternate flour and baking powder and milk. Then add vanilla. Bake at 350 degrees in tube pan for 1 hour and 15 minutes.