Step 1

Grease and flour a bundt pan and set aside.

Step 2

Preheat oven to 325 F.

Step 3

In a large bowl, cream together butter, shortening and sugar.

Step 4

Add in eggs, one at a time, being sure to mix thoroughly after each egg. Set aside.

Step 5

In a medium-sized bowl, sift together flour, baking powder and salt.

Step 6

Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients while alternating with the half n half and buttermilk. (Batter should be fluffy when done mixing)

Step 7

Mix in extracts.

Step 8

Spoon batter evenly into prepared pan.

Step 9

Bake for 1 hour and 15-20 minutes.

Step 10

Remove from oven and let cake cool until pan is warm to the touch.

Step 11

Remove cake from pan and allow to finish cooling on cooling rack.

Step 12

When cake is completely cooled, drizzle on the glaze if using.

Step 13

To make the glaze, combine powdered sugar, extract and 1/2 teaspoon of milk.