1 c. butter, softened
1/2 c. shortening
3 c. sugar
1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
3 c. sifted cake flour
6 eggs
1 tbsp. vanilla extract

Cream butter and shortening; gradually add sugar, beating well at medium speed of an electric mixer. Add cream cheese, beating well until light and fluffy. Alternately add flour and eggs, beginning and ending with flour. Stir in vanilla.

Pour batter into a greased and floured 10-inch tube pan. Bake at 325 degrees for 1 hour 15 minutes.