Sweet Potato Bake

2 (29 ounce) cans sweet potatoes in light syrup, drained

½ cup white sugar

½ cup butter, melted

2 eggs, beaten

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

⅓ cup milk

⅓ cup butter, melted

1 cup brown sugar

½ cup all-purpose flour

1 cup pecan halves

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Mash sweet potatoes. Stir in sugar, 1/2 cup melted butter, eggs, vanilla and milk until smooth. Pour into 9x13 inch baking dish and spread evenly. In a separate bowl, combine 1/3 cup melted butter, brown sugar and flour. Stir in pecans. Spread topping evenly over potatoes.

Bake in preheated oven 25 minutes, until top is golden and potatoes are hot and bubbly.