Butter Pecan Layer Cake
"This Butter Pecan Layer Cake is so flavorful and ridiculously tasty! Perfect for any event, but this would be quite special for holidays!..."
INGREDIENTS
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FOR THE TOASTED PECANS:
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3 cups chopped pecans
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1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
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FOR THE CAKE:
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1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
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2 cups granulated sugar
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4 large eggs
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1 Tbsp vanilla extract
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1 tsp butter extract
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3 cups all-purpose flour
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2 tsp baking powder
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1/2 tsp salt
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1 cup buttermilk
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FOR THE FROSTING:
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1 cup butter (either salted or unsalted - I used salted), softened
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10 ounces (one 8-ounce brick plus 2 ounces) cream cheese, softened
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1 Tbsp vanilla extract
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5-6 cups confectioners' sugar
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1/4 cup milk or heavy cream, if needed
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