Ingredients
For the frosting:
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 & 1/4 cups coarsely chopped pecans
11 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
16 ounces powdered sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
For the cake:
6 ounces white chocolate, chopped
1/2 cup boiling water
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 & 1/2 cups granulated sugar
4 large eggs, separated
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon baking soda
3 cups sifted cake flour
toasted pecan halves for garnishing, if desired
Preparation
