Praline Pound Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 325°.
2. 2
   Grease and flour a 10-inch tube pan. Sprinkle 1/2 cup chopped pecans in pan.
3. 3
   Set aside.
4. 4
   Cream the butter or margarine and cream cheese.
5. 5
   Add brown sugar and cream until light and fluffy (about 5 minutes).
6. 6
   Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
7. 7
   Fold in flour just until combined.
8. 8
   Do not overmix.
9. 9
   Stir in vanilla and remaining 1 cup chopped pecans.
10. 10
    Spoon batter into prepared pan and place on baking sheet in oven.
11. 11
    Bake for 1 1/2 hours or until wooden toothpick inserted near center comes out clean.
12. 12
    Cool in pan 10 minutes. Remove to rack to cool completely.
13. 13
    Yields 16 servings.