2 sticks butter
1/2 c. shortening
2 3/4 c. sugar
6 lg. eggs
3 c. sifted flour
1 tsp. baking powder
3 tsp. vanilla
Red food coloring
2 tsp. strawberry flavoring
1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen strawberries, thawed

Cream shortening, butter and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating thoroughly after each one. Sift flour with baking powder; alternately add with strawberries. Add flavorings and food coloring.

Pour batter into a greased and floured bundt pan. Place in cold oven; turn on to 350 degrees for approximately 1 1/2 hours. Remove cake from pan. Top with Strawberry Supreme Pound Cake Topping.

STRAWBERRY SUPREME POUND CAKE TOPPING:

1 (10 oz.) pkg. strawberries
Red food coloring
1 1/2 c. powdered sugar
1 tsp. almond flavoring
1/2 c. water

Bring all ingredients to a simmer for 3 to 4 minutes. Apply to cake.