Ingredients

¾cupunsalted butter

1cupbrown sugar,packed

½cupsugar

3large eggs

1tspvanilla extract

½cupwhole milk

1½cups flour

¼tspbaking powder

¼tspsalt

1cuppecans,chopped

Preparation

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.

Spray a 9 by 5 loaf pan with baking spray.

In a stand mixer on medium high speed, add together the butter, brown sugar and sugar until light and fluffy, for about 2 to 3 minutes.

Add in the eggs one at a time until fully combined, then add in the vanilla.

Add in the milk and flour, baking powder and salt (alternate them in thirds) until just combined.

Add in all but a handful of the chopped pecans and stir.

Pour batter into the loaf pan and sprinkle on the rest of the pecans.

Bake for 55 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.