I am always requested to make my Butter Pecan Cake.
Ssssshhhhh it's a secret - yeah right
1 - Cake Mix - Yellow BUTTER Recipe (I usually use Betty Crocker)
1 - Cup of Water
3 - Eggs
1 - stick of Butter (box says 1/3C but I use it all)
1/8 - 1/4 Cup of Vanilla
1/2 - 1 Cup of Chopped Pecans
Mix according to box directions, adding Vanilla and 3/4 of the Pecans.
Sprinkle remaining pecans on the top of the cake.
Bake according to directions.
Ice with Cream Cheese Icing if desired. I usually do not ice it because I really like the limited sweetness of the cake without icing.
Enjoy!
I started making this cake when we lived in North Carolina and had our own Pecan tree. We are planning a trip after the first of the year to gather more pecans. Luckily we worked a deal with the guy that bought our house so that we can always pick Pecans from our old tree.