Caramelized Cake Squares

Ingredients

• 2 cups butter or margarine
• 2 cups firmly packed light brown sugar
• 1 pound cake (homemade or bought), cut into (1-inch) cubes
• 4 cups finely chopped pecans

Directions

Makes about 5 dozen cake squares.

1. In a large saucepan, combine butter and sugar over medium heat, stirring constantly until sugar dissolves. Bring to a boil and cook until syrup reaches soft ball stage (234 to 240 degrees).

2. Remove from heat. Using tongs, dip cake cubes in syrup. Roll in pecans. Place on waxed paper to cool completely. Store in an airtight container.