On a stovetop melt butter, sugar and evaporated milk in sauce pan on medium heat. Stir to thoroughly combine. Bring mixture to a slow boil, then reduce heat to medium/low. Let cook for about 15 minutes without stirring. Property of PralinesNThings
After 15 minutes, stir, scraping the bottom and sides as the mixture will begin to thicken. Cook while stirring, making sure mixture does not scorch, for about 10 minutes then add vanilla, stir until combined. Remove from heat.
Pour one and a half cups of pecan pieces into mixture and stir mixing completely. If mixture gets too thick, pour a small amount (about 2 Tbsp. at a time) of evaporated milk to thin.
Let cool about five minutes before frosting cake. (Do not allow to cool too long as it will thicken. Frosting should be somewhat warm.) Property of PralinesNThings
Assemble Cake
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