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Pound Cake Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1/2 lb. margarine
3 cups sugar
1 teaspoon lemon extract
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup milk
1/2 cup shortening
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 cups flour
pinch of salt (1/4 teaspoon)
6 eggs
Directions:
Directions:
Cream butter, shortening, and sugar. Add flavorings and blend well. Add eggs one at a time and continue beating after each addition. Sift flour, baking powder, salt, and add alternately with milk to creamed mixture. Pour into greased and floured tube pan. Bake at 325º for 1 1/2 hours.

For Chocolate Pound Cake: reduce flour by 3 tablespoons and add 3 tablespoons cocoa

 

 

 

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