The cake shown above is the Family Holiday win for 2016. You see, ever since I can remember my family has always baked during the holidays. I have 9 aunts and uncles so the competition is fierce. My uncle won with his Pecan Cake, and of course I took the photo with my iPhone 6+. There was no way we would all tear into this without first taking a snap.

With so many baked goods to eat, this one was gone in approximately 10 minutes. I am willing to share the winning recipe with you fellow Steemians. Enjoy!

Pecan Cake Recipe

Ingredients

2 cups chopped pecans
1 cup softened butter
2 cups sugar
4 eggs
3 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

FROSTING:
1 cup softened butter
8 cups confection sugar
1 can evaporated milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Directions

• Place pecans and 1/4 cup of butter in a baking pan.
• Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until toasted, stirring frequently; set aside.
• In a mixing bowl, cream sugar and remaining butter. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
• Combine flour, baking powder and salt; add to the creamed mixture alternately with milk.
• Stir in vanilla and 1-1/3 cups of toasted pecans.
• Pour into 3 greased and floured 9 inch round cake pans.
• Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes; remove from pans to cool on a wire rack.

For frosting, cream butter and sugar in a mixing bowl. Add milk and vanilla; beat until smooth. stir in remaining toasted pecans. Spread frosting between layers and over top and sides of cake. Yield: 12 to 16 servings.

1 piece of cake is 821 calories, 43 grams fat (18g saturated fat), 127 mg cholesterol, 418 mg sodium, 107grams carbohydrate (83 grams sugars, 3 grams fiber), 7grams protein.

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