Layer cake

Ingredients2-2/3 cups chopped pecans1-1/4 cups butter, softened, divided2 cups sugar4 large eggs, room temperature2 teaspoons vanilla extract3 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup 2% milkfrosting:1 cup butter, softened8 to 8-1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar1 can (5 ounces) evaporated milk2 teaspoons vanilla extract DirectionsPlace pecans and 1/4 cup butter in a baking pan. Bake … Read more