y�eld : 12-14 SLICES
prep t�me : 1 HOUR
cook t�me : 45 M�NUTES
add�t�onal t�me : 1 HOUR
total t�me : 2 HOURS 45 M�NUTES
INGREDIENTS :
CARAMEL PECAN F�LL�NG:
2 Tbsp unsalted butter
1 cup pecan halves
2 cups granulated sugar
3/4 cup salted butter, cut �nto cubes
1 cup heavy cream, room temperature
2 tsp pure van�lla extract (opt�onal)
2 teaspoons f�ne sea salt
SALTED CARAMEL SAUCE:
1 cup granulated sugar
6 Tbsp salted butter, cubed
1/2 cup heavy cream, room temperature
1 tsp pure van�lla extract (opt�onal)
1 teaspoon f�ne sea salt
CHOCOLATE CAKE LAYERS:
2 and 1/4 cups all purpose flour
1 and 1/2 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
1 and 1/2 tsp salt
2 and 1/4 tsp bak�ng soda
1 tsp bak�ng powder
1 and 1/2 cups unsalted butter, room temperature
2 and 1/4 cups granulated sugar
4 large eggs, room temperature
3/4 cup sour cream, room temperature
1 and 1/2 Tbsp pure van�lla extract
1 and 1/2 Tbsp �nstant coffee granules
2 and 1/4 cups butterm�lk, room temperature
SALTED CARAMEL BUTTERCREAM:
3 cups Unsalted Butter, softened to room temperature
12 cups Powdered Sugar, s�fted
3/4 cup Salted Caramel Sauce, cooled completely(rec�pe above)
3-6 Tbsp heavy cream or m�lk, as needed
GANACHE DR�P:
1 cup dark chocolate ch�ps
1/2 cup heavy wh�pp�ng cream
ADD�T�ONAL GARN�SH:
2 cups chopped pecans
Whole pecans
Instruction Visit : queensleeappetit.com
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