Loving Loaf

INGREDIENTS

• 1/2 cup melted butter
• 1/3 cup white sugar
• 1 1/2 cups crushed vanilla wafers
• 1 cup chopped pecans
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• 1 cup butter, softened
• 2 cups white sugar
• 4 eggs
• 1 cup milk
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt