Chocolate Pound Cake II

1 . Stage

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10 inch tube pan.

2 . Stage

Sift together flour, cocoa and salt. Set aside.

3 . Stage

Cream margarine and shortening. Gradually add sugar while beating. Add egg yolks one at a time and beat well after each addition.

4 . Stage

Add flour mixture alternately with milk. Add vanilla.

5 . Stage

In a separate bowl, beat egg whites until stiff. Fold into cake batter.

6 . Stage

Pour into a greased and floured tube pan. Sprinkle nuts on top.

7 . Stage

Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 1 hour and 15 minutes. Do not over bake.