The original pound cake

We think that this may be the recipe that Nanny's mother used for pound cake.  Regardless, this is the original pound cake recipe that Nanny used, until she found the recipe for the Real Deal Pound Cake.

1 1/2c. shortening
3c. sugar
6 eggs
3c. flour
1 tsp. salt
1c. milk
2-3 Tbs. flavoring

Cream shortening.  Add sugar and salt.  Add eggs one at a time.  Add flour and milk, altering.  Add flavoring.

Bake at 325 degrees for 1 1/2 hours.

For chocolate pound cake, add 3/4c. coca powder and reduce flour by 3/4c.  Do not add flavoring.