Caramel-Filled Butter Pecan Cake

Ingredients

Directions

Cream shortening; gradually add sugar, beating well at medium speed of an electric mixer.

Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.

Combine flour, baking powder, and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk, beginning and ending with flour mixture.

Mix after each addition.

Stir in flavorings.

Grease three 9-inch round cakepans, and line with wax paper; grease wax paper.

Pour batter into prepared pans; bake at 375 degrees F. for 22 to 25 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.

Cool in pans 10 minutes; remove from pans, and let cool completely on wire racks.

Spread Caramel Filling between layers and on top of cake.

Spread Buttercream Frosting on sides of cake. Press chopped pecans into frosting on sides of cake.

Garnish top with pecan halves.

Nutrition Facts

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.