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Heat oven to 350* --
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Beat sugars, butter, vanilla and eggs in a large bowl on medium speed of mixer till light and fluffy --
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Stir in flour, baking powder, and salt --
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Spread in an ungreased 13 x 9" pan. and bake 20 -23 minutes or golden brown and toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.do not overbake.
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Cool completely --
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to prepare BROWN SUGAR FROSTING:.
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Melt butter in a 2 quart pan over low heat, then stir in brown sugar and cook over low heat 2 minutes -- stirring constantly.
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Stir in milk, and cook until mixture comes t a rolling boil --
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Remove from heat and gradually stir in powdered sugar and vanilla.
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Mixing well after each addition with a spoon.until smooth and spreadable.
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If necessary add more milk, a few drops at a time.
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Sprinkle with chopped pecans after frosting.