Cream Cheese Pecan Cake

Directions

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   Sprinkle 1/2
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   cup
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   pecans in a greased and floured tube pan. Set
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   aside.
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   Cream
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   butter
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   and cream cheese.
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   Gradually add sugar, beating until light and fluffy.
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   Add eggs, one at a time, beating
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    well
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    after each addition.
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    Add flour and salt, stirring until
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    combined.
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    Beat until light.
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    Stir in vanilla and remaining 1 cup pecans.
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    Pour batter into pan and bake at 325° for
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    1
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    1/2 hours
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    or until toothpick inserted comes out clean.
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    Cool in pan 10 minutes.
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    Remove and cool completely on wire rack.
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    Serves 12 to 15.