Caramel Pecan Cake

By Orion

Ingredients

• 3 cups of flour
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 3/4 cup of milk
• 1/2 t. salt
• 5 eggs
• 2 1/4 cups packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup of margarine or butter (softened)
• 1 1/2 t. of baking powder
• 1 1/2 t. vanilla
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• (Note: you can use self rising flour but if you do leave out the baking powder and
• salt. )

Preparation

Step 1

Beat all ingredients (EXCEPT PECANS) on low speed for 30 seconds.

Beat on high speed for 3 minutes

Stir in Pecans

Pour mixture into bundt baking pan

Bake at 325 degrees for one hour and between 5 and 15 minutes until done.

Cool for 20 minutes (in pan)

Remove from pan and cool on rack.

(Optional: Sprinkle with powdered sugar if desired).