Carolina Butter Pecan Cake Bars Recipe
"A rich butter pecan cake is crumbled and mixed with cream cheese frosting in this delicious twist on a Southern favorite cut into bars...."
INGREDIENTS
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2 tablespoons butter
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1 1/2 cups pecan pieces
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Cake:
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2 cups white sugar
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1 cup butter
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4 eggs
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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1 teaspoon butter extract
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3 cups all-purpose flour
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2 teaspoons baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1 cup milk
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Frosting:
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6 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
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11 ounces cream cheese, softened
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2/3 cup butter, softened
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1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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1/2 teaspoon almond extract
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1 tablespoon milk, or more as needed
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