Gradually add dry ingredients to butter mixture, alternating with milk and sour cream, starting and ending with dry ingredients. Mix until combined.
Stir in the pecans: Gently fold in the toasted pecans.
Step 2: Bake the Cake
Divide the batter: Divide the batter evenly among the prepared cake pans.
Bake: Bake in preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cool: Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove them from the pans and transfer them to a rack to cool completely.
Step 3: Prepare the Cream Cheese Frosting
Beat cream cheese and butter: In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy.
Add the powdered sugar and vanilla: Gradually add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract until completely incorporated.
Step 4: Assemble the Cake
Cake Layer: Place a cake layer on a serving plate or cake stand. Spread a generous amount of cream cheese frosting on top. Repeat with the second and third layers.
Frost the sides: Use the remaining frosting to cover the sides of the cake.
Topping:
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