INGREDIENTS
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CAKE:
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1-1/4 cups butter, softened, divided
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2 cups chopped pecans
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2 cups sugar
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4 eggs
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2 tsp vanilla extract
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3 cups all-purpose flour
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2 tsp baking powder
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1/2 tsp salt
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1 cup milk
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FROSTING:
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2 pkg. (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
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1 cup butter, softened
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1 pkg (2 pounds) confectioners’ sugar
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2 tsp vanilla extract
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2 to 3 tbls. milk
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2/3 cup chopped pecans, toasted