In a mixing bowl, cream butter.
Gradually beat in sugars until light and fluffy.
Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each.
Stir in vanilla.
Combine the flour, baking powder and salt;
add to the creamed mixture alternately with milk.
Beat on low speed just until blended.
Fold in pecans.
Pour into a greased and floured 10" tube pan.
Bake at 325F for 1 1/2 hours or until
a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
Cool for 10 min. before removing from pan
to a wire rack to cool completely.
Dust with conf. sugar.
Serve with fruit if desired. Yield: 16 servings.