Emmazell Bailey's Pecan Cake
| 1/2 | c | Vegetable shortening |
| 1 3/4 | c | Sugar |
| 4 | | Egg yolks |
| 1 | ts | Vanilla |
| 2 | c | Flour; all-purpose |
| 4 | ts | Baking powder |
| 1 | ts | Salt |
| 1 1/2 | c | Pecan pieces |
| 1 1/4 | c | Milk (divided use) |
| 2 | c | Pecan halves |
| | FROSTING |
| 4 | | Egg whites |
| 1 | c | Sugar |
| 1/4 | c | Water |
