Avocado Cake

Class of 1971

• 2 cups sugar
• 2-2/3 cups flour
• 3/4 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 3/4 cup shortening
• 3 eggs
• 1-1/2 cups mashed avocados
• 3/4 cup raisins and nuts
• 1/2 cup chopped dates
• 1-1/2 tsp baking soda dissolved in 3/4 cup sour milk

Mix sugar and shortening until creamy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating after each. Add avocados, then remaining ingredients, alternating wet and dry. Pour into baking pan, sprinkle top of batter with 1/4 cup sugar and a little cinnamon. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour. Top with cream frosting.