Praline Pecan Cake

Instructions

1. 1

   With the rack in the middle position, preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Butter an 8-inch (20-cm) springform pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.

2. 2

   In a bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and salt.

3. 3

   In another bowl, cream the butter with the sugar with an electric mixer. Add the eggs, one at a time, whisking until smooth. With the machine running on low speed, add the dry ingredients alternating with the milk and vanilla. Spoon the batter into the prepared pan.

4. 4

   Bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the centre of the cake comes out clean. Let cool completely on a wire rack, about 3 hours. Unmould.