Majestic Pecan Cake
"This recipe truly lives up to its name. The pecan-dotted cake is stacked in three layers, and made-from-scratch frosting is the crowning touch.—Karen R. Jones, Claypool, Indiana..."
INGREDIENTS
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1/2 cup butter, softened
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1/4 cup shortening
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2 cups sugar, divided
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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3 cups cake flour
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5 teaspoons baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1-1/3 cups whole milk
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6 egg whites
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1 cup chopped pecans
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FILLING:
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1/3 cup sugar
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3 tablespoons cornstarch
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2 cups whole milk
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3 egg yolks, beaten
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1 tablespoon butter
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1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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FROSTING:
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1-3/4 cups sugar
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4 egg whites
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1/2 cup water
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1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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