Butter Toffee-Pecan Layer Cake

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Stephanie Chianese Shaffer

subheading: Brown Butter Toffee Frosting:

1 cup unsalted butter, divided

2 cups packed dark brown sugar

1 ¼ cups heavy cream

2 Tbsp. golden cane syrup (such as Lyle's Golden Syrup) or light corn syrup

¼ tsp. kosher salt

1 Tbsp. bourbon, dark rum, or cognac (optional)

3 cups powdered sugar

1 tsp. vanilla extract

subheading: Cake:

2 cups all-purpose flour

2 tsp. baking powder

¾ tsp. kosher salt

2 cups granulated sugar

1 cup unsalted butter, softened

3 large eggs

1 tsp. vanilla extract

1 cup whole buttermilk

1 cup finely chopped toasted pecans

½ cup toffee bits (such as Heath Bits 'O Brickle Toffee Bits)

subheading: Additional Ingredients:

½ cup toasted pecan halves

¼ tsp. flaky sea salt (such as Maldon), optional

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