½ cup butter flavored shortening
1 (16-ounce) box light brown sugar
1 cup sugar
5 eggs
3 cups plain flour
½ teaspoon baking powder
1 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla flavoring
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cream butter, shortening, and both sugars. Add eggs one a time, beating well after each. Mix flour and baking powder in a separate bowl. Alternate adding a little flour and a little milk beating well after each addition. Add vanilla and continue beating for another minute or two. Pour into a greased and floured tube pan. Bake 1 hour and 15 minutes.
Caramel Glaze:
1 cup light brown sugar
½ cup evaporated milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup sugar
1 stick butter
1 cup chopped pecans (optional)
