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Ingredients
- 6 tbsp. Butter
- Sprinkle with 1/2 cup pecans, Drizzle with 1/4 cup caramel. Add next layer, again
- top-side down. Repeat frosting and sprinkle with 1/2 cup pecans and drizzle with 1/4 cup
- caramel. And final layer top-side up, frost with petal effect and finish with remaining
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 156g | |
| Calories 882 | |
| Calories from Fat 657 | 74% |
| Total Fat 74.86g | 94% |
| Saturated Fat 45.53g | 182% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 188mg | 63% |
| Sodium 665mg | 28% |
| Potassium 172mg | 5% |
| Total Carbs 54.72g | 15% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.0g | 0% |
| Sugars 46.56g | 31% |
| Protein 3.99g | 6% |
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