Walnut Pound Cake

1 cup butter (2 sticks), softened
1/2 cup shortening
3 cups sugar
5 eggs
3 cups flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
1 cup milk
1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
1 to 2 cups black walnuts, chopped

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
Grease & flour a 10 inch tube or Bundt pan ( I also added walnut dust from chopping)
Cream together butter and shortening with electric mixer on medium speed for 2 minutes.
Gradually add sugar. Beat for 5 to 7 minutes.
Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
In a separate bowl, sift together flour and baking powder.
Gradually add to the butter mixture, alternating with milk.
Mix until just well blended.
Stir in vanilla and walnuts.
Pour into pan and bake at 325 F for 90 minutes.
Remove from oven and let cool for 10 to 15 minutes.
Remove form pan and cool thoroughly on a wire rack.
Dust with powdered sgar if desired.

Prep: 20 min
Baking time: 90 min
Cool down: 30 min
Serves: 16
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