Toasted Butter Pecan Cake

Ingredients

  • 2 c pecans chopped
  • 1 1/4 c butter
  • 3 c flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 c sugar
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 c milk
  • 2 tsp vanilla

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350
Grease/Flour 3 8" or 9" pans
Toast pecans in 1/4 c butter for 25-30 minutes
Stir frequently
Sift dry ingredients
Cream 1 c butter
Add sugar, blend well
Add eggs - beat well after each
Add dry ingredients alternately with milk
Stir in vanilla and 1 1/3 cup pecans
Pour into pans and bake 25-30 minutes.