Classic Vanilla Pound Cake

Classic vanilla pound cake is the quintessential Southern dessert ~ and this version from my mother-in-law is pure Southern perfection.
Ingredients

• 3 c. granulated sugar
• 1/2 lb. (2 sticks) unsalted butter
• 2 T. Crisco shortening
• 6 eggs
• 1 tsp. vanilla extract
• 3 c. all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp. baking powder
• 1 c. milk (my mother-in-law and I use 2% milk)

Directions

1. Cream the sugar, butter, and Crisco with an electric mixer, about 3-4 minutes.
2. Add eggs and vanilla; beat with an electric mixer about 10-15 minutes. Be sure to beat for the full time.
3. Combine the flour and baking powder. With the mixer on low, add flour mixture and milk, alternately, to the creamed sugar and eggs mixture. Mix after each addition until just combined.
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