Grandma Miller's Pound Cake

Grease and flour a 9-inch tube pan or two 8-inch loaf pans.

In a large bowl, cream together the sugar, butter and shortening until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla and lemon extract.

Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; mix into the wet batter alternating with the milk just until blended. Pour into the prepared pan(s).

Place in cold oven, set temperature to 325°F and bake for 1 hour and 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clean. Cool in the pan for at least 10 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Sprinkle with powdered sugar if using, cut and serve.