INGREDIENTS
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Custard-
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1/2 cup dark brown sugar
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3/4 cup dark corn syrup
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1/3 cup cornstarch
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4 egg yolks
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1 1/2 cups half-n-half
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1/8 tsp salt
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3 tbsp butter
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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Cake-
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3 cups pecans, toasted and finely chopped
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1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
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1/2 cup shortening
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2 cups sugar
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5 eggs, separated
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1 tbsp vanilla extract
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 tsp baking soda
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1 cup buttermilk
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corn syrup