Maple-Gingerbread Layer Cake with Salted Maple-Caramel Sauce
INGREDIENTS
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3/4 cup pecan halves, toasted
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1/4 cup pure maple syrup (preferably Grade B)
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Coarse kosher salt
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2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
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1 1/2 teaspoons Chinese five-spice powder
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1/2 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
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1/3 cup chopped crystallized ginger (1 1/2 to 2 ounces)
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1 cup maple sugar
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3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
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2 large eggs
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3/4 cup hot water
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2/3 cup mild-flavored (light) molasses
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1 1/3 cups chilled crème fraîche
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1 1/3 cups chilled heavy whipping cream
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1/2 cup maple sugar
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6 tablespoons powdered sugar
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