1 c. Crisco
4 eggs
1 c. milk
2 c. sugar
2 c. self-rising flour
1 tsp. butternut flavoring

Beat Crisco and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating after each addition. Add flour and milk alternately. Add flavoring and beat well. Bake at 350 degrees about 45 minutes or until done in greased and floured pans (2).

Makes 3 (8") layers, 2 (9") layers or 1 (9"x13") sheet cake. Frost with Butternut Frosting.

BUTTERNUT FROSTING:

3/4 stick butter
1 box powdered sugar
1 c. chopped pecans
1 tsp. butternut flavoring
1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese

Beat butter and cheese until creamy. Add sugar gradually. Add flavoring and pecans and spread on cake. This cake is tastier if let set for a couple days before cutting. Gives flavor time to mellow.