3 c. sugar
1/2 c. solid shortening
3 c. pre-sifted flour
2 tbsp. vanilla butternut flavoring
2 sticks butter, softened (butter preferred)
1 sm. can evaporated milk (add water to make 1 c.)
5 lg. eggs
1/4 tsp. salt

Cream shortening, butter, sugar, and salt. Add eggs one at a time and mix thoroughly. Add flour and milk alternately, ending with flour. Mix thoroughly after each addition. Fold in flavoring by hand. Mix until all traces of flavoring have disappeared. Bake in greased and floured tube pan 1 hour and 45 minutes at 325 degrees.

IMPORTANT: Start in COLD oven. Do not open oven until cake is done. Remove from pan immediately.