Talk:Shortening/@comment-200.143.132.98-20120720044426

BLACK WALNUT-RUM POUND CAKE  1/2 lb. butter3 c. sugar1 tsp. rum fanlorivg3 c. flour1 c half and half cream1/2 c.Crisco5 eggs1 tsp. vanilla1 tsp. baking powder1 c. chopped black walnutsCream butter and shortening. Add sugar and beat until very light. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well. Add fanlorivg and beat again. Add flour mixed with baking powder, alternating with milk, starting and ending with flour. Fold in walnuts.Pour into a tube pan that has been greased and floured. Use one very large pan, size 4 3/4 x 9 1/2 inches. Bake for 80 minutes. Or use two regular pans, size 3 1/2 x 9 inches and bake for 70 minutes. Bake at 325 degrees. Do not open oven during first hour.NOTE: This is a very moist cake .It ages well.