Carolina Pecan Bars
Cake
- 1 ½ cups pecans, roughly chopped
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 cups white sugar
- 1 cup butter (two sticks)
- 4 eggs, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon maple extract
- 3 cups flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup whole milk
Frosting
- 6 cups powdered sugar
- 12 oz cream cheese (1 ½ packages), room temperature
- ⅔ cup butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon maple extract
- 1-2 tablespoons milk
