INGREDIENTS
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1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
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1 cup sugar
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3 large eggs
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 1/2 cups cake flour
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons buttermilk
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1 cup chopped pecans
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1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
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1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
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1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
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1 cup pecan halves
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1 recipe Brown-Sugar Brandy Sauce