red velvet pound cake

Ingredients 

1 cup butter 

1/2 cup shortening 

3 cups white sugar 

5 eggs 

3 cups all-purpose flour 

1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 

1/2 teaspoon baking powder 

1 cup milk 

2 ounces red food coloring 

1 teaspoon vanilla extract 

Directions 

1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10 inch Bundt pan. Sift together the flour, cocoa and baking powder; set aside. 

2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter, shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well with each addition. Add the flour mixture alternately with the milk. Mix well then stir in the vanilla and red food coloring. 

3. Pour batter into a 10 inch Bundt pan. Bake for 60 to 90 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean.