1 c. butter
1/2 c. shortening
1 box light brown sugar
1 c. sugar
5 eggs
1 tbsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. baking powder
3 c. plain flour
1 c. milk
1 c. finely chopped nuts (black walnuts or pecans)

Cream butter, shortening, and brown sugar thoroughly. Gradually add granulated sugar. Continue creaming; add eggs, one at a time, beating thoroughly after each addition. Sift baking powder and salt with flour; add alternately with milk, beginning and ending with flour.

Add vanilla, then nuts and blend well. Turn batter into a well-greased and floured 10-inch tube pan and bake at 325 degrees for 90 minutes or until cake is done. Cool in pan 15 minutes before turning out of pan.