Step 1

Preheat oven to 325 degrees.

Step 2

Generously butter and flour a 10 inch bundt pan,.

Step 3

Cream butter and cream cheese until smooth.

Step 4

Gradually add sugar. Beat until light and fluffy.

Step 5

Add eggs one at a time.

Step 6

Stir in flour, salt, vanilla bean paste.

Step 7

Lastly stir in the pecans, careful not to over mix.

Step 8

Cook 1 1/2 hours or until wooden skewer comes out clean.

Step 9

Dust with powdered sugar or a simple glaze.