Preheat oven to 350°

Combine first 6 ingredients by stirring together well. (Do not use mixer!)

Grease and flour bunt pan. (or any cake pan you like)

Bake for 40 to 50 minutes.

While baking make Frosting:

Beat cream cheese and butter at medium speed until smooth.

Slowly add powdered sugar. Beat until light and fluffy.

Add vanilla and pecans.

After cake has cooled, spread onto cake.

Best to let finish cake sit for about a hour.