2 sticks butter(softened) 1/2 cup shortening 1 cup sugar 1 lb. light brown sugar 6 eggs 3 cup plain flour 1/2 tsp. baking powder 1 cup buttermilk 1 tsp vanilla flavoring 1 cup chopped nuts( pecans or walnuts)

Cream butter, shortening and sugar;add eggs and blend well.
Add baking powder to the flour and sift.
Add flour and milk alternately to the batter; add vanilla and nuts.
Pour into a well greased and floured tube pan.
Place in a cold oven and then set oven on 350 degrees.
Bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes.
Cool in pan for 10 minutes and then turn out on rack and allow to cool completely.