Classic Southern Caramel Cake

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"This recipe for Classic Southern Caramel Cake will teach you everything you need to know about baking this sweet Southern treat. Even if you have never made a cake from scratch, you will able to learn how to make caramel cake in no time at all. This easy caramel cake recipe features a moist yellow cake that is made with buttermilk for extra richness. Once the cake has baked and cooled, it is topped with a rich caramel frosting that is unlike any other frosting out there. To make the caramel frosting, homemade caramel is made on the stove from a combination of sugar, butter, and cream. Once the caramel has cooled, it is whipped together with butter and powdered sugar to form a luscious caramel buttercream. After the cake has been frosted, you can top it with toasted pecans and a drizzle of caramel sauce for a beautiful presentation. Everyone is sure to be impressed every time you serve this Classic Southern Caramel Cake...."

INGREDIENTS
For the Cake:
3/4 cup buttermilk
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
pinch of salt
2/3 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
3 eggs
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon vanilla
For the Caramel:
2 cups sugar
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
1/2 cup cold butter
1 cup whipping cream, warmed
pinch of salt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
For the Frosting:
8 ounces butter, softened
6 cups powdered sugar, sifted
For the Garnish:
12-16 whole pecan halves, toasted
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
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