Ingredients

  • 2 c. butter Crisco
  • 2 c. sugar
  • 1 can Eagle Brand milk
  • 1 c. buttermilk
  • 4 c. plain flour
  • 7 eggs
  • 1 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • flavorings of your choice

Method

  • Cream the sugar, butter and Eagle Brand milk together.
  • Add eggs one at a time; beat well.
  • Add salt and baking powder to flour and add 1 cup at a time to creamed mixture.
  • Add milk and flavorings; mix well.
  • Add coconut, nuts or pineapple for variations.
  • Pour in tube pan.
  • Bake 1 1/2 hours at 325°.
  • You may need to add a strip of foil to top of pan if your pan is not very deep.