2 c. pecans, chopped fine
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 degree oven for 20 to 25 minutes, stirring frequently. Sift flour with baking powder and salt. Cream 1 cup butter, gradually add sugar, creaming well. Blend in eggs, 1 at a time, 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. Bake in 350 degree oven for 25 to 30 minutes. Cool.

BUTTER PECAN FROSTING:

Cream 1/4 cup butter. Add 1 pound sifted confectioners' sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla. Add 4 to 6 tablespoons Pet milk. Stir in remaining pecans.