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1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 TSP vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 TSP baking soda
1/2 TSP salt
1 cup sour cream
TOPPING:
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup chopped pecans
2 TSPs ground cinnamon
FILLING:
1 TBSP cornstarch
3/4 cup 2% milk
1/4 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup shortening
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 TSP vanilla extract
Caramel ice cream topping, optional
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes.
Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition.
Beat in vanilla.
Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with sour cream, beating just until combined.
Pour into 2 greased and waxed paper-lined 9 inch round baking pans.
Combine topping ingredients; sprinkle over batter.
Lightly cut through with a knife to swirl.
Bake at 350 degrees until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 20-25 minutes.
Cool for 10 minutes; remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
In a small saucepan, combine cornstarch and milk until smooth.
Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened.
Cover and refrigerate until chilled.
In a small bowl, cream the butter, shortening and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes.
Add vanilla and chilled milk mixture; beat on medium speed until smooth and creamy, about 10 minutes.
Place 1 cake on a serving plate; spread with filling.
Top with remaining cake.
Store in the refrigerator.
If desired, serve with caramel topping.
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