BUTTER PECAN CAKE

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So many pecans, so little time in this butter pecan cake. We enjoyed the wonderful flavor of roasted pecans in every bite. A real bake-sale winner.

Provided by theresa dibert

Categories Cakes

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 15

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Ingredients

2 2/3 c chopped pecans
2 c sugar
3 c all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp salt
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 1/4 c softened butter
4 eggs
2 tsp baking powder
1 c milk
FROSTING
1 c butter
8 - 8 1/2 c confectioners' sugar
1 can(s) evaporated milk (5 oz)
2 tsp vanilla extract
remaining pecans

Steps:

1. Place pecans and 1/4 cup butter in a baking pan. Bake at 350 for 15-18 minutes stirring often.
2. Cream sugar and remaining butter. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
3. Combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Add to cream mixture, alternating with milk. Stir in vanilla and 1 1/3 cups of toasted pecans.
4. Pour batter into 3 greased and floured 9' cake pans. Bake at 350 for 18-22 mins. Remove from pans.
5. FROSTING: Cream butter and sugar. Add milk and vanilla. Beat until smooth. Stir in remaining pecans.
6. Spread frosting between layers as well as on top and sides.

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