Butterscotch Chewy Cake

Yield: 12 to 15 servings

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 4 eggs
• 2 cups brown sugar, packed
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 1/2 cups pecans, chopped
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Beat eggs in a heavy double boiler and add brown sugar. Beat until just blended and heat until hot, not boiling, stirring often.
2. Remove from heat.
3. Add baking powder to flour and add all at once to hot mixture. Mix until well blended, then add nuts and vanilla extract.
4. Pour into a greased, lightly floured 9 x 13 inch baking dish.
5. Bake at 350 degrees F for 25 to 35 minutes.
6. No frosting is needed.
7. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream.