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Pineapple Pound Cake

1/2 c. shortening
1 tsp. baking powder
1 c. butter or oleo
1/4 c. milk
2 3/4 c. sugar
1 tsp. vanilla extract
6 eggs
3/4 c. crushed pineapple drained
3 c. all-purpose flour

Combine shortening, butter and sugar; cream until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine flour and baking powder; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk and vanilla, beating well after each addition. Stir in crushed pineapple. Pour batter into well greased and floured 10-inch tube pan. Place in cold oven. Set temperature at 325ø and bake 1 hour and 15 minutes or until cake tests done. Invert onto serving plate.

Pineapple Glaze

1/4 c. melted butter
1 c. crushed pineapple drained
1 1/2 c. powdered sugar

Combine butter, powered sugar and pineapple, mixing until smooth. Drizzle over top and sides of cake.