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Caramel Pecan Layer Cake: Indulge in This Delightful Treat!

Caramel Pecan Layer Cake
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Indulge in this delightful Caramel Pecan Layer Cake, a moist, creamy, and nutty dessert that’s downright addictive!

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups brown sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • For the Frosting:
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1–2 tbsp milk (if needed to adjust texture)
  • For the Caramel Sauce:
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 6 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • Topping:
  • 1 cup pecan halves, toasted

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line 3 or 4 round cake pans (depending on thickness desired).
  2. In a large bowl, cream together butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Add dry mixture to the wet mixture alternately with buttermilk. Stir in vanilla.
  4. Divide batter evenly into pans and bake 22–25 minutes. Cool completely.
  5. For the frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla. Mix until fluffy.
  6. For the caramel, melt sugar in a saucepan over medium heat until amber. Add butter, stir well, then pour in cream and salt. Let thicken slightly, then cool.
  7. Assemble the cake by layering sponge and frosting. Pour cooled caramel on top, then arrange pecans over the surface. Chill before slicing.

Notes

  • Use room temperature ingredients for a smoother batter.
  • Chill the cake 1 hour before slicing for clean layers.
  • Store in the fridge up to 4 days, covered in an airtight container.

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