Aunt Gussie’s Pound Cake

• unsalted butter8 oz
• sugar1¼ lb
• shortening3½ oz
• egg5
• whole milk1 cup
• lemon extract1 teaspoon
• vanilla extract1 teaspoon
• flour¾ lb
• baking powder1 teaspoon
• salt¾ teaspoon
• vanilla ice cream0
• fresh berry0

Instructions

1. 1

   In a large bowl, cream butter, sugar, and shortening together with a hand mixer.

2. 2

   Mix the eggs, one at a time, into the batter.

3. 3

   In a medium bowl, combine the milk, lemon extract, and vanilla extract.

4. 4

   In a separate medium bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, and salt.

5. 5

   Alternately add the dry and wet ingredients into the batter.

6. 6

   Pour the batter equally into two greased and lightly floured loaf pans.

7. 7

   Bake in a non-preheated oven set to 350°F (180°C) for 1 hour, or until toothpick inserted comes out clean.

8. 8

   Cool for 30 minutes before slicing.

9. 9

   Serve with vanilla ice cream and berries.

10. 10

    Enjoy!