Presheat oven to 325 degrees. Grease one large tube pan with shortening
and dust with flour. Cut a double layer of waxed paper to fit bottom of
pan.
Combine butter and shortening in mixing bowl and beat until creamy and
thoroughly blended. Add sugar and continue to beat until light and
fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating thoroughly after each addition.
Measure flour and baking powder, combine and sift three times. In a
measuring cup, combine milk and extracts.
Mix flour and milk into butter mixture alternately in three parts,
beginning and ending with flour. Beat thoroughly after each addition.
Pour batter in prepared tube pan and place in a preheated oven. Bake for
approximately 1 1/4 hours or until cake tests done with a toothpick.
Allow cake to cool in the pan for 20 minutes, run a thin knife blade
around the sides, and life cake out on center post. Cool completely, then
remove from center post. Serve at room temperature with fresh berries and
whipped cream.