1 c. shortening
2 c. sugar
4 eggs
1 c. milk
3 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
3 c. flour
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. nuts, chopped

Cream shortening and sugar; add eggs and milk. In separate bowl, mix flour, salt, and baking powder; gradually add to first mixture. Add vanilla and nuts. Bake in a tube pan at 350° for 1 hour.