Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 c. shortening (1/2 c. margarine and 1 c. Crisco)
  • 3 c. regular flour
  • 1 Tbsp. baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1 lb. brown sugar
  • 1 c. white sugar
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 1 c. pecans, ground
  • 5 eggs
  • 1 c. milk

Method

  • Cream together shortening, brown sugar and white sugar until fluffy.
  • Add eggs 1 at a time and beat thoroughly after each one. Sift together flour, salt and baking powder.
  • Add flour mixture alternately with milk.
  • Add vanilla and nuts.
  • Bake 1 1/2 hours at 325° in a tube pan, greased and floured.