3 c. sugar
2 sticks butter
1/2 c. shortening
5 eggs
3 c. all purpose flour
1 c. milk
1 tbsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. baking powder

Cream sugar, butter and shortening. Add eggs one at a time. Beat after each egg. Add flour and milk alternately. Add vanilla and baking powder. Place in cold oven. Turn heat to 325 degrees. Bake 1 hour and 15 minutes. Cool and remove from pan.