Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 350º F (175º C).
- Place the 6 tablespoons of butter in a 9×13-inch baking dish and place the dish in the oven to melt the butter.
- Sprinkle the chopped pecans over the melted butter and set the baking dish aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the self-rising flour, sugar, whole milk, and vanilla extract until the mixture comes together.
- Pour the batter over the pecans in the baking dish, spreading it gently into an even layer.
- Do not mix the pecans into the batter once it has been poured into the baking dish.
- Sprinkle the brown sugar in an even layer on top of the batter, without mixing.
- Carefully pour the hot water on top of the brown sugar.
- Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the cake is golden brown.
- Remove the baking dish from the oven and let it cool for at least 15 minutes before serving.
Notes:
- Make sure to use self-rising flour in this recipe. If you don’t have self-rising flour, you can make your own by adding 1 1/2 teaspoons of baking powder and 1/4 teaspoon of salt to 1 cup of all-purpose flour.