Directions

1. Cream together sugar, shortening and butter. Note: Make sure these ingredients are smooth and creamy.
2. Add eggs, one at a time.
3. Alternate adding flour and soda.
4. Mix in vanilla flavoring.
5. Pour into greased and floured tube pan.
6. Place in NON preheated oven. Then heat to 325°. Bake for 1 hour 15 mins or until done. Let cool 15 mins and then remove from pan gently.