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Ingredients
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Cake and Toppings
Method
Baking Instructions
- 1
Preheat and Prepare
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- 3
Combine Wet Ingredients
In another bowl, mix together the sugar, Duke’s mayonnaise, vanilla extract, and eggs until well combined.
- 4
Combine Mixtures
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- 5
Bake the Cake
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 6
Cool the Cakes
Remove from the oven and let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- 7
Assemble the Cake
Once cooled, place one layer on a serving plate, spread a layer of caramel sauce and sprinkle with half of the sugared pecans. Top with the second layer and drizzle with more caramel sauce.
- 8
Serve
Garnish with remaining sugared pecans and serve slices with additional caramel sauce if desired.
