Miss Lizzies Pound Cake - butter

Method

• In a large mixing bowl, beat one cup butter and shortening at medium speed with an electric mixer; gradually add 3 cups sugar and salt.
• Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition; set aside.
• Combine milk and flavoring; add to butter mixture alternately with flour.
• Spread batter in a greased and floured 10" tube pan.
• Bake at 325 for one hour or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
• In a saucepan, combine all frosting ingredients except vanilla.
• Cook over medium heat 15 minutes, stirring constantly.
• Remove from heat; stir in vanilla.
• Immediately spread over cooled cake.