Down South Yam Cake Recipe

• 2 c. Sugar
• 1 1/2 c. Margarine/butter
• 1 1/2 Tbsp. Vanilla
• 5 x Large eggs
• 16 ounce can yams,liquid removed, Reserve 1T yam liquid
• 3 c. All purpose flour
• 2 Tbsp. Baking pwdr
• 2 Tbsp. Soda
• 1 tsp Salt
• 2 Tbsp. Cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp Nutmeg
• 1 c. Minced pecans
• 1 c. Raisins
• 8 1/4 ounce can crushed pineapp Well liquid removed, reserving 1/4 Liquid
• 1/2 c. Packed brown sugar Dash of salt
• 1/4 c. Margarine/butter
• 1/4 c. Reserved pineapple liquid
• 2 Tbsp. Half and half
• 1 Tbsp. Reserved yam liquid
• 3/4 c. Powdered sugar
• 1 tsp Vanilla
• 8 x Pecan halves

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