Carolina Chew Cake / Chewy Cakes

Wonderful. I believe this was originally from Southern Living.

• Ready In: 1 hr 5 mins
• Serves: 10-12

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup butter, softened
• 1  lb brown sugar
• 3  eggs
• 2  cups self-rising flour
• 1  teaspoon vanilla
• 1  cup pecans, chopped
•  powdered sugar, to dust

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 300°F.
2. Grease a 9x13-inch pan.
3. Using an electric mixer, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add eggs one at a time, beating after each egg.
5. Add flour; mix well.
6. Stir in vanilla and pecans by hand.
7. Pour into prepared pan (batter will be stiff).
8. Bake for 45 minutes.
9. Let cool; then dust with powdered sugar.
10. Cut and serve.