BUTTER PECAN CAKE RECIPE

Ingredients

• 1-1/4 cups butter, softened, divided

• 2 teaspoons baking powder

• 2-2/3 cups chopped pecans

• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

• 3 cups all-purpose flour

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 2 cups sugar

• 1 cup milk

• 4 eggs

FROSTING: OR PURCHASE

• 8 to 8-1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar

• 1 can (5 ounces) evaporated milk

• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

• 1 cup butter, softened