Chocolate Pecan Layer Cake

• 18 1/4 ounces chocolate cake mix
• 3 eggs
• 1/2 cup oil
• 1 1/4 cups water
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 2/3 cup whipping cream
• 3 tablespoons whipping cream
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 lb powdered sugar
• 1/2 cup pecans, chopped
• 1 cup pecan halves

1. Grease 2 9 inch pans.
2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
3. Combine cake mix, eggs, water and oil.
4. Bake 25 minutes.
5. Meanwhile combine brown sugar, 2/3 cup whipping cream and butter in sauce pan. Cook over medium heat stirring constantly until mixture comes to a boil. Reduce heat. Simmer stirring constantly for 1 minute. Cool to room temperature.
6. Drizzle 2 tablespoons sauce over each layer.
7. Place remaining sauce in bowl. Add powdered sugar. Beat on high til smooth, 3 minutes. Add enough whipping cream for spreading consistancy.
8. Place 1 layer on plate. Spread with 3/4 cup frosting. Sprinkle with chopped pecans.
9. Top with second layer. Spread top and side with remaining frosting. Arrange pecan halves on top.

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Taken from www.food.com/recipe/chocolate-pecan-layer-cake-430961 (may not work)