Butter Pecan Cake Recipe

Ingredients

• 1-1/4 cups butter, softened, divided
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 2-2/3 cups chopped pecans
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups sugar
• 1 cup milk
• 4 eggs