One of the best parts of my job is the recipes that people give me to test and share. This recipe came from my sister, Amy Gates in Southern California. She sent this one to me asking for a thumbs-up ...
Yvonne Allen of Jamestown, N.C., was looking for a recipe for a butter pecan cake. Mary Blair of Ellicott City, Md., sent in her recipe for the cake that she says won second place in the open division ...
In a small heavy skillet, melt 1/4 cup butter. Add pecans; cook over medium heat until toasted, about 4 minutes. Spread on foil to cool. In a large mixing bowl, cream sugar and remaining butter. Add ...