Southern Butter Pecan Cake My Secrets Out - Kitchen20

Ingredients

• 4 ounces (113g) pecan halves, roughly chopped
• 2 tablespoons (30ml) unsalted butter, melted
• 1 tablespoon (12g) granulated sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 1/2 cups (300g) all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup (2 sticks, 227g) unsalted butter, softened
• 1 3/4 cups (350g) granulated sugar
• 3 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup (240ml) buttermilk
• 1 cup (2 sticks, 227g) unsalted butter
• 4 cups (480g) confectioners' sugar, sifted
• 1/4 cup (60ml) heavy cream
• 1/2 cup (57g) toasted pecans, finely chopped (reserve some for garnish)