2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1 cup brown sugar
2 cups pecans, roughly chopped
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
1 cup milk
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
Glaze:
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
1/2 cup heavy cream
2 cups powdered sugar
1 cup brown sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
pecans, optional
Preparation
Preheat oven to 400º F and lightly grease a large sheet cake pan with butter or non-stick spray.
In a medium bowl, sift together flour, baking powder and salt, and set aside.
Cream together butter, sugar and brown sugar in a large bowl or mixer for 3-4 minutes, or until light and fluffy.
One at a time, beat in eggs, waiting until each is incorporated before adding the next, then add vanilla extract.
Starting and ending with the dry ingredients, alternate between mixing in the flour mixture and milk. Be careful not to overmix.
If using, fold in chopped pecans.
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