These Carolina Pecan Bars are a delightful dessert featuring a moist pecan cake base, a rich cream cheese frosting, and a unique crumbled cake layer. The combination of textures and flavors makes them a crowd-pleasing treat, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients:
Cake Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Pecans, roughly chopped | 1 ½ cups |
| Butter | 1 tablespoon |
| White sugar | 2 cups |
| Butter (2 sticks) | 1 cup |
| Eggs, room temperature | 4 |
| Vanilla extract | 2 teaspoons |
| Maple extract | 1 teaspoon |
| Flour | 3 cups |
| Baking powder | 2 teaspoons |
| Salt | 1 teaspoon |
| Whole milk | 1 cup |
Frosting Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Powdered sugar | 6 cups |
| Cream cheese, room temperature | 12 oz (1 ½ packages) |
| Butter | ⅔ cup |
| Vanilla extract | 1 teaspoon |
| Maple extract | 1 teaspoon |
| Milk | 1-2 tablespoons |
Instructions:
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