1/2 lb. butter
1/2 c. shortening
1 box light brown sugar
1 c. granulated sugar
5 lg. eggs
3 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 c. sweet milk or evaporated milk
1 tbsp. vanilla flavoring
1 c. chopped nuts (pecans or black walnuts)

Cream butter, shortening and brown sugar a little at a time. Beat well; add granulated sugar. Beat until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each. Beat 3 minutes. Sift together dry ingredients, add alternately with milk. Add vanilla and nuts. Bake in tube pan 1 hour 30 minutes at 325 degrees.