1/2 lb. butter
1/2 c. shortening (Crisco)
1 box light brown sugar
1 c. white sugar
5 eggs
3 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 c. milk
1 tbsp. vanilla
1 c. chopped pecans

Cream shortening and brown sugar. Beat well. Add white sugar. Beat until light and creamy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each. Sift together dry ingredients. Add, along with milk, and beat. Add vanilla and nuts. Bake in tube pan for 1 1/2 hours at 325 degrees.

CARAMEL ICING:

2 c. brown sugar
1 stick butter
6 tbsp. canned milk
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. baking powder

Boil sugar, butter and milk for 2 minutes. Stir constantly. Take off stove. Add vanilla and baking powder. Beat until begins to thicken. Spread on cake while hot. Spread quickly.