✔ 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
✔ 1 ½ tsp baking powder
✔ ½ tsp baking soda
✔ ½ tsp salt
✔ 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
✔ 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
✔ 3 large eggs
✔ 1 tsp vanilla extract
✔ 1 cup buttermilk (or 1 cup milk + 1 tbsp vinegar)
✔ 1 cup chopped pecans, toasted
For the Caramel Pecan Filling:
✔ 1 cup brown sugar
✔ ½ cup unsalted butter
✔ ½ cup heavy cream
✔ ½ tsp salt
✔ 1 cup pecan halves, toasted
For the Caramel Drizzle:
✔ ½ cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
✔ ¼ cup chopped pecans (for garnish)
