Ingredients

  • 3 c. sugar
  • 2 sticks margarine
  • 1/2 c. Crisco
  • 1 c. whole milk
  • 3 1/4 c. cake flour
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. baking powder
  • 2 tsp. vanilla flavoring
  • 6 large eggs
  • 5 Tbsp. cocoa

Method

  • Sift dry ingredients together.
  • Blend Crisco and margarine until fluffy.
  • Add sugar gradually (while mixing) until dissolved. Add 1 whole egg at a time, mixing after each one, until all are added.
  • Continue mixing, adding dry ingredients and alternating with milk.
  • Bake in greased and floured tube pan at 325° for 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 hours.