Ingredients
1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar1/2 cup shortening2 eggs1 teaspoon vanilla extract2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon salt1 cup 2% milk1 cup chopped pecansPENUCHE FROSTING:1/2 cup butter, cubed2 cups packed brown sugar1/2 cup 2% milk1/2 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon vanilla extract3 cups confectioners’ sugar
Preparation
In a large bowl, cream brown sugar and shortening until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to the creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition. Stir in pecans.
Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely on a wire rack.
For frosting, in a small saucepan, melt butter. Stir in the brown sugar, milk and salt. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 3 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla. Cool to room temperature, about 20 minutes. Gradually beat in confectioners’ sugar. Frost cake.
