1 lb. brown sugar
1/2 c. Crisco
3 1/4 c. plain flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 c. milk
3/4 c. white sugar
2 sticks butter
5 eggs
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. pecan pieces

Mix all ingredients together and beat at least 5 minutes on high speed. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour and 15 minutes in a tube pan.

ICING:

1/2 stick butter, softened
1 tsp. vanilla
1 (3 oz.) cream cheese
1/2 lb. powdered sugar

Cool then ice with mixed ingredients for icing.