1 c. butter
1 box light brown sugar
1 c. granulated sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
3 c. sifted cake flour
1/2 c. shortening
5 eggs
1 tbsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 c. milk
1 c. nuts, finely chopped (walnuts preferred)

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

Turn batter into well-greased and floured 10-inch tube pan. Bake at 325 degrees for 90 minutes or until cake tests done. Cool 15 minutes before turning out of pan.