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1/2 lb. butter 3 c. all-purpose flour 1/2 c. Crisco 1/2 tsp. salt 1 box light brown sugar 1 Tbsp. vanilla 1 c. white sugar 1/2 tsp. baking powder 5 large eggs 1 c. pecans, chopped 1 c. milk Cream butter and shortening. Add brown sugar a little at a time. Beat well. Add white sugar and beat until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time. Sift together flour, baking powder and salt. Add to mixture, alternating with milk. Add vanilla and nuts. Bake in tube pan 1 1/2 hours at 325 degrees. Frost with Toasted Pecan Frosting. Frosting 1 c. nuts, toasted in butter 1/2 box powdered sugar 1 tsp. vanilla 1/2 stick butter or margarine milk Mix ingredients, adding enough milk to make frosting spreading consistency. |