TOASTED PECAN CAKE

♥ 12 Serves.

✔ Ingredient :

• 2 c. chopped pecans
• 1-1/4 c. butter, softened and divided
• 3 c. all-purpose flour
• 2 t. baking powder
• 1/2 t. salt
• 2 c. sugar
• 4 eggs, beaten
• 1 c. milk
• 2 t. vanilla extract

✔ Preparation :

➙ Combine pecans and 1/4 cup butter; spread on a baking sheet. 

➙ Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes, stirring often; cool. 

➙ Mix flour, baking powder and salt. 

➙ In a separate bowl, blend remaining butter and sugar; stir in eggs. 

➙ Add flour mixture to butter mixture alternately with milk, beating well. 

➙ Stir in vanilla and 1-1/3 cups pecans. 

➙ Pour into 3 greased and floured 8" round cake pans. 

➙ Bake at 350 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes, until cake tests done. Cool before.

✔ Frosting:

• 1/4 c. butter, softened
• 16-oz. pkg. powdered sugar
• 1 t. vanilla extract
• 4 to 6 T. evaporated milk
• 2/3 c. reserved toasted pecans

✩ Beat all ingredients except pecans until smooth. Stir in pecans.