Southern Living Caramel Cake. Spread batter in a greased with shortening and floured 9- x 2-inch round cake pan. Ingredients 1½ cups mascarpone ¾ teaspoon vanilla extract 2¼ cups heavy cream 1 cup powdered sugar 1 9-oz package chocolate wafer cookies such as Famous Chocolate Wafers 1 cup toasted pecans roughly chopped 6 tablespoons prepared caramel sauce.
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Cream shortening and sugar. Bake at 350 for 50 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean shielding with aluminum foil after 35 to 40 minutes to prevent excessive browning if necessary. Sift flour and baking powder and salt together three times. Remove from pans and cool completely on wire.