1 1/2 c. chopped pecans
1 1/2 c. soft butter
1 (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened
3 c. sugar
6 eggs
3 c. sifted cake flour
Dash of salt
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract

Sprinkle 1/2 cup - pecans in greased and floured 10 inch tube pan, set aside. Cream butter and cream cheese; gradually add sugar. Beat until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time. Beat well after each addition. Add flour and salt, stirring until combined, stir in vanilla and rest of pecans. Pour into prepared pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 1/2 hours. Check with wooden toothpick, comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes. Remove from pan and cool completely.