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Gallery Three-Tier Candied-Pecan Cake with Brown-Butter Pears Credit: Johnny Miller Recipe Summary prep: 30 mins total: 1 hr 10 mins Servings: 10 Yield: Makes one 8-inch cake
Ingredients For the Candied Pecans 2 cups chopped pecans, toasted 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature 1/4 cup packed light-brown sugar 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg For the Cake 1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for pans 3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for pans 2 teaspoons baking powder Coarse salt 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons whole milk 3 large egg whites For the Pear Filling 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 4 Anjou pears, peeled, cored, cut into 1/2-inch wedges, and tossed with 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice For the Bourbon Whipped Cream 1 cup chilled heavy cream 2 tablespoons bourbon (optional) 2 teaspoons confectioners’ sugar Garnish: 1/3 cup chopped pecans...