2 3/4 c. sugar
1 1/4 c. butter, softened
5 eggs
1 tsp. almond extract
3 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1 c. milk
1 c. mini semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 c. chopped pecans

In a large mixing bowl, beat sugar, butter, eggs, and almond extract on low, just till mixed. Beat on high for 5 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt. On low speed, add flour mixture alternately with milk, mixing just until blended. Fold in chocolate chips. Sprinkle pecans in the bottom of greased and floured 10-inch tube pan. Carefully pour batter over pecans.

Bake at 325°F for 1 hour and 40 minutes. Cool 20 minutes in pan. Remove to wire rack.