1/2 lb. butter
1/2 cup Crisco
1 lb. box light brown sugar
1 cup granulated sugar
5 large eggs
1 cup chopped nuts
3 cups plain flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 cup evaporated milk
1 Tbs. vanilla

1. Cream butter, shortening and sugars. Add eggs and beat.
2. Add dry ingredients alternately with milk.
3. Bake at 325-degrees for 1 hour and 15 minutes.

Icing:

1 1/2 sticks margarine
2/3 cups evaporated milk
1 lb. box brown sugar

1. Bring all ingredients to a full rolling boil for 3 minutes, stirring all the time.
2. Remove from heat and beat on medium speed for about 20 minutes.
3. Spread on cool cake.

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