1/4 lb. butter
1 c. Crisco
3 c. sugar
5 eggs
3 c. plain flour
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 1/2 tsp. butternut flavor
1 c. milk

Cream butter, Crisco and sugar together. Then add eggs 1 at a time, beating after each. Add dry ingredients alternating with milk. Pour into greased and floured tube pan.

Bake at 325°F for 1 1/2 hours.

Icing:

1 (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened
1 box powdered sugar
1 tsp. butternut flavoring
1 stick butter
1 c. chopped nuts