INGREDIENTS
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1 cup butter, softened
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1/2 cup butter-flavored shortening
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2 cups light brown sugar, packed
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1 cup granulated sugar
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5 eggs, room temperature
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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3 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 cup buttermilk
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1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
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1 cup toffee baking bits, plus more for garnish
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FOR CARAMEL FROSTING
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14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
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1 cup light brown sugar, packed
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2 tablespoons butter
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/2 cup pecan cookie pieces & toffees bits (optional garnish)