Willard Scott's Christmas Cake

Directions

Preheat oven to 350℉ (180℃).

Well grease and flour 3 9-inch cake pan. Set aside.

To make cake:

In large bowl with electric mixer, add all cake ingredients, beat at medium speed until well blended.

Pour into 3 prepared cake pans.

Bake for approximately 20 minutes until wooden skewer inserted center comes out almost clean.

Let cool in pan on wire racks completely.

To make frosting:

Beat first three ingredients together until fluffy.

Fold in 1½ cups pecans, reserving ½ cup to decorate the top of the cake.

Frost cooled cake layers, then decorate the top.

Chill cake one hour or more until frosting sets.

Slice and serve.