Pecan Praline Buttermilk Pound Cake

INGREDIENTS

1 cup

salted butter (softened)

1/2 cup

solid vegetable shortening

2 cups

packed light brown sugar

1 cup

granulated sugar

2 tsp

pure vanilla extract

large eggs

3 cups

all-purpose flour

1 tsp

baking powder

1/2 tsp

salt

1 cup

whole buttermilk

1 1/2 cups

toasted roughly chopped pecans

1/2 cup

toffee bits

Praline glaze: (Made in a 1100 watt microwave)

2 tbsp

salted butter

1/2 cup

packed light brown sugar

1/4 cup

heavy cream

1 tsp

pure vanilla extract

1/4 cup

finely chopped toasted pecans