Butternut Pound Cake

my mom & all my aunts used to make this cake years, and years ago. I haven't been able to find the exact recipe online. My husband loves this cake. I always make it for him on special ocassions. Wonderful recipe. Preparation time is a guess, as are the amount of servings.

• Ready In: 1 hr 50 mins
• Serves: 12

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 cups shortening
• 1 1⁄2 cups sugar
• 5  eggs, extra large
• 1⁄4 teaspoon baking powder
•  salt, few grains
• 3 1⁄4 cups flour
• 1  tablespoon  butter-nut flavoring
• 5  ounces evaporated milk (mix with water to make 1 cup liquid)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
2. Mix shortening, and sugar together and beat with mixer until fluffy.
3. Add eggs, one at a time beating after each.
4. Add baking power,and salt, and beat.
5. Add flavoring and beat.
6. Alternate the flour and milk and beat after each addition.
7. Place in a greased bundt pan.
8. Bake for 1 1/2 hours.
9. Don't over cook. Insert broom straw into center and if it comes out clean, cake is done.
10. Should be able to dump onto a plate in 5-10 minutes.
11. Serve plain, or with a sprinkle of confectioners sugar.