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Preheat oven to 350º.
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Sift flour, baking powder, cinnamon and salt together.
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Beat the sugar and shortening in a mixing bowl until creamy, scraping bowl occasionally.
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Beat in the flavorings.
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Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
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Add the milk and flour mixture alternately, beginning and ending with the milk and beating at low speed just until the ingredients are blended.
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Fold in walnuts.
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Spoon the batter in a well greased and floured tube pan.
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Bake 75 to 80 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
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Cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
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Invert onto a cake plate, removing the outer rim and leaving the tube in the cake for 20-30 minutes longer.
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Remove the tube and cut into slices.
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Garnish each serving with fresh whipped cream and fresh fruit.
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NOTE: To help release the cake from the pan, carefully run a small metal spatula or butter knife around the edge of the cake.