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

Cream sugar and shortening. Add eggs, one at a time, and beat until smooth. Add flour along with milk a little at a time. Add flavorings and beat well. Bake at 300 degrees for 30 minutes. Cool.

FROSTING:

1 box 10X sugar
1 stick butter
1 1/2 c. coconut
8 oz. cream cheese
1 c. chopped pecans
1 tbsp. butternut flavoring

Mix well and spread on cooled cake one layer at a time. Put pecans and coconut on each layer and side.