SAUCE:

1 1/2 cups brown sugar
1 1/4 cups water
3 tbsp. butter

Heat to a boil in one quart saucepan the brown sugar, water and butter. Set aside and let cool.

BATTER:

3 tbsp. butter
1 cup granulated sugar
2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. each cloves, allspice, nutmeg
1 cup milk
1/4 cup chopped pecans

Preheat oven to 350°F.

Blend 3 tablespoons butter and sugar. Sift together flour, baking powder, salt and spices. Add the flour mixture and milk, alternating with sugar mixture. Add chopped pecans.

Spread cake mixture in 2 1/4 quart casserole dish. Pour cooled sauce over batter and decorate with additional pecan halves.

Bake at 350°F for 40 to 45 minutes.

Serve warm with whipped cream or ice cream.

Submitted by: Linda Dixon