Mini Red Velvet Caramel Pecan Cake Jars - Perfect Dessert Treat - Recipes by Clare

Ingredients

• Red Velvet Cake: All-purpose flour: 1 1/2 cups, for the base.
• Granulated sugar: 1 cup, for sweetness.
• Cocoa powder: 1 tbsp, for a hint of chocolate flavor.
• Baking soda: 1 tsp, to help the cake rise.
• Salt: 1/2 tsp, to enhance flavor.
• Buttermilk: 1 cup, at room temperature, for a moist crumb.
• Vegetable oil: 1/2 cup, for moistness.
• Large eggs: 2, for structure.
• Red food coloring: 1 tbsp, for the classic red hue.
• Vanilla extract: 1 tsp, for flavor.
• White vinegar: 1 tsp, to activate the baking soda.
• Cream Cheese Frosting: Cream cheese: 8 oz, softened, for a creamy layer.
• Unsalted butter: 1/2 cup, softened, for richness.
• Powdered sugar: 2 cups, for sweetness.
• Caramel Sauce: Granulated sugar: 1 cup, for sweetness.
• Water: 1/4 cup, to start the caramel.
• Heavy cream: 1/2 cup, for a rich caramel.
• Unsalted butter: 3 tbsp, for smoothness.
• Salt: 1/4 tsp, to enhance the caramel flavor.
• Pecan Topping: Chopped pecans: 1 cup, for crunch.
• Butter: 1 tbsp, to toast the pecans.
• Brown sugar: 2 tbsp, to coat the pecans.