2 3/4 c. sugar
1 1/4 c. butter, room temperature
5 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
3 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
3/4 c. milk
1/4 c. brandy
1/4 c. poppy seeds
1 1/2 c. nuts (pecans)

Beat together sugar and butter, add eggs one at a time, add vanilla. Add the dry ingredients alternately with the milk and brandy. Add poppy seeds and nuts. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour and 25 minutes. Cool 20 minutes and sprinkle with powdered sugar.