posted by Connie 08-02-98 4:50 PM
TOASTED BUTTER PECAN CAKE
2 c. pecans, chopped
1 1/4 c. butter
3 c. flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
2 c. sugar
4 unbeaten eggs
1 c. milk
2 tsp. vanilla
Toast pecans in 1/4 cup butter in 350 degrees oven for 20 to 25 minutes. Stir frequently. Sift flour with baking
powder and salt. Cream 1 cup butter; gradually add sugar, creaming well.
Blend in eggs, beating well after each.
Add dry ingredients alternately with milk, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Blend well after each addition. Stir in vanilla and 1 1/3 cups pecans.
Turn into 3 (9 or 8-inch) round layer pans, greased and floured on bottoms. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes. Cool. Spread frosting between layers and on top.
Frosting:
1/4 c. butter
1 lb. sifted powdered sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
4 to 6 Tbsp. evaporated milk or cream
Cream butter; add remaining ingredients until spreading consistency. Stir in remaining pecans