Southern Pecan Caramel Cake
Ingredients:
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups granulated sugar
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup whole milk
4 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup pecans, chopped
Caramel Frosting:
1 cup unsalted butter
1 cup brown sugar, packed
1/4 cup whole milk
3 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions:
1️⃣ Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 9-inch round cake pans.
2️⃣ In a large bowl, beat together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
3️⃣ In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to the creamed mixture alternately with milk, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Fold in the chopped pecans.
4️⃣ Divide batter evenly among the prepared cake pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick i