Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup vegetable shortening
  • 3 cups sugar
  • 5 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/4 cups milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instruction

  • Preheat the oven to 325°F. Grease and flour a 10 to 12 cup bundt pan.
  • Cream the butter, sugar, and shortening together for about 3 minutes.  
  • Add the eggs one at a time and beat well.
  • Sift the dry ingredients together in a large bowl. Add the dry ingredients alternately with milk, being sure to blend well. 
  • Add vanilla extract; mix well.
  • Pour into the prepared pan, being cautious not to overfill the pan, and bake for 1 hour and 10 minutes or until a tooth pick inserted in the middle comes out clean.