chocolate pecan caramel layer cake

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup cocoa powder
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 3 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 cup hot water
• 2 cups pecans
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 8 oz semisweet chocolate
• 1 cup corn syrup

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