2 c. flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
3/4 tsp. salt
1/4 c. softened butter
1/4 c. soft shortening
1 1/3 c. sugar
2 tsp. vanilla
2 eggs
1 c. milk
3/4 c. chopped nuts

Prepare pans. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Sift flour, measure, and resift baking powder and salt. Cream butter and shortening until smooth and shiny. Add sugar gradually, creaming thoroughly. Stir in flavoring. Add eggs one at a time; beat well after each. Add flour mixture. Add milk alternately in 3 or 4 portions, beginning and ending with flour. Stir in nuts. Bake 25 minutes until tests done.

BROWNED BUTTER FROSTING:

1/4 c. butter
2 c. powdered sugar
1 tbsp. cream
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
2 tbsp. white syrup
1 1/2 tbsp. hot water
1/4 c. chopped nuts

Melt butter; keep on low heat until golden brown (do not scorch). Remove from heat and beat sugar and cream alternately into butter in the hot pan. Stir in vanilla and syrup; then add hot water and chopped nuts.