1 1/2 c. butter, softened
3 c. sugar
5 eggs
1 c. buttermilk
3 c. flour
3 tbsp. vanilla-butternut extract

Blend together butter and sugar until well mixed. Add eggs one at a time and beat until creamy. Gradually add the buttermilk and mix. Add flour 1 cup at a time and beat until well blended.

Stir in the vanilla-butternut extract. Pour into a greased and floured Bundt or tube pan. Place in COLD oven. Turn oven on to 350 degrees and bake 1 hour 45 minutes.