Majestic Pecan Cake - Master recipes

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter, softened -
• 1/4 cup shortening -
• 2 cups sugar, divided -
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract -
• 3 cups cake flour -
• 5 teaspoons baking powder -
• 1/2 teaspoon salt -
• 1-1/3 cups 2% milk -
• 6 large egg whites, room temperature -
• 1 cup chopped pecans -
• Filling: -
• 1/3 cup sugar -
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch -
• 2 cups whole milk -
• 3 large egg yolks, beaten -
• 1 tablespoon butter -
• 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract -
• Frosting: -
• 1-3/4 cups sugar -
• 4 large egg whites -
• 1/2 cup water -
• 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar -
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract -