"Butter Pecan Cake has layers of tender, buttermilk vanilla cake and frosted with a butter pecan frosting...."
INGREDIENTS
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Cake
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6 ounces white chocolate chips
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1/2 cup boiling water
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1 cup butter, softened
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1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
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4 large eggs, separated
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 cup buttermilk
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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3 cups cake flour
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1 cup pecans - toasted (optional)
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Frosting
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1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped pecans - roasted
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12 ounces cream cheese, softened
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1/2 cup butter, softened
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24 ounces powdered sugar
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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pecan halves for garnishing, if desired