1 c. shortening
2 c. sugar
4 eggs
2 1/2 c. sifted plain flour
1/2 c. sifted self-rising flour
1 c. milk
1 tbsp. butternut flavoring

Cream shortening, sugar and eggs with mixer on high speed for 10 minutes. Add 1 cup flour, beat 1 minute on 3rd speed. Add rest of flour and milk. Beat for 1 minute on 3rd speed. Add flavoring and mix well. Bake in 3 greased 9 inch cake pans for 30 minutes in 350 degree oven.

FROSTING:

1 stick butter
1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese
1 box confectioners' sugar
1 c. chopped pecans
1 tbsp. butternut flavoring