Pecan Caramel Cake

Ingredients

• All-purpose flour – 2½ cups (310g)
• Baking powder – 2 tsp
• Baking soda – 1 tsp
• Salt – ½ tsp
• Unsalted butter – 1 cup (225g), softened
• Brown sugar – 1½ cups (300g)
• Granulated sugar – ½ cup (100g)
• Eggs – 4 large
• Vanilla extract – 2 tsp
• Buttermilk – 1 cup (240ml)
• Chopped pecans – 1½ cups (150g), toasted

For Caramel Sauce
• Granulated sugar – 1 cup (200g)
• Butter – 6 tbsp (85g)
• Heavy cream – ½ cup (120ml)
• Salt – ¼ tsp

For Caramel Buttercream Frosting
• Unsalted butter – 1 cup (225g), softened
• Powdered sugar – 3½ cups (440g)
• Caramel sauce – ½ cup (from above)
• Vanilla extract – 1 tsp
• Milk or cream – 2–3 tbsp (as needed)

Instructions

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