Loving Loaf

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If you like vanilla wafers and pecans, you'll love the topping on this loaf.

Submitted by Sandy
Updated on August 8, 2022
Servings:
24
Yield:
2 - 8x4 inch loaf pans
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 24 servings

  • ½ cup melted butter

  • ⅓ cup white sugar

  • 1 ½ cups crushed vanilla wafers

  • 1 cup chopped pecans

  • 1 cup butter, softened

  • 2 cups white sugar

  • 4 eggs

  • 1 cup milk

  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

  • 2 ⅔ cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder

  • 1 teaspoon salt

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease two 8x4 inch bread pans.

  2. Prepare the topping by combining the 1/2 cup butter, 1/3 cup sugar, vanilla wafers and pecans. Mix together well and press into the bottom of prepared pans.

  3. Cream butter and sugar together. Add eggs one at a time and beat well. Combine milk and vanilla.

  4. Sift flour, baking powder, and salt. Add to batter, alternating with milk; beat well. Pour into prepared loaf pans.

  5. Bake in preheated oven at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 1 hour, or until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean. Remove from oven and cool on wire rack.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

330 Calories
18g Fat
39g Carbs
4g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 24
Calories 330
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 18g 23%
Saturated Fat 9g 43%
Cholesterol 62mg 21%
Sodium 260mg 11%
Total Carbohydrate 39g 14%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 20g
Protein 4g 8%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 45mg 3%
Iron 1mg 7%
Potassium 76mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.