Ingredients
cake:
1 1/2 cups unsalted butter, browned and cooled to a room-temperature solid
2 1/4 cups light brown sugar
4 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla
3 cups cake flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/8 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1 1/3 cups whole milk
2/3 cup sour cream
1 cup chopped pecans, lightly toasted
buttercream:
2 1/2 cups unsalted butter, browned and cooled to a room-temperature solid
5 cups powdered sugar
2 tablespoons meringue powder
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon salt
4-5 tablespoons milk or cream
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
2/3 cup finely chopped pecans, lightly toasted and cooled
Preparation
