Praline Pound Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
2. 2
   Grease and flour a 10 inch tube pan.
3. 3
   Sprinkle 1/2 cup chopped pecans in the pan.
4. 4
   Set aside. Cream 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.
7. 7
   Fold in flour until just combined. Do not over mix.
8. 8
   Stir in vanilla and remaining 1 cup chopped pecans.
9. 9
   Spoon batter into prepared pan and place on a baking sheet in the oven.
10. 10
    Bake for 1/2 hours or until a wooden pick inserted in center of cake comes out clean.
11. 11
    Cool in pan for 10 minutes. Remove to rack to cool completely.