How to make Pecan Caramel Mousse Cake

This Pecan Caramel Mousse Cake is an elegantly delightful cake that is perfect for fall days and especially for the Thanksgiving table. The cake consists of two layers of vanilla sponge cake topped with caramel pecans and a smooth salty caramel mousse filling. The combination of textures and flavors is simply amazing and completely irresistible.

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Makes about 10-12 servings

Pecan Vanilla Sponge Layers

For caramelized pecans
1/2 cup (100g) light brown sugar
5 tablespoons (70g) butter
1/4 teaspoon (1g) salt
3 tablespoons (40ml) whipped cream
1 cup (100g) pecans/walnuts, toasted and chopped

For sponge cake dough
3 eggs
1/3 cup (70g) sugar
1 teaspoon (5g) vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon (1g) salt
1/2 cup (65g) all-purpose flour

Caramel cake
2 cups (480ml) milk
2 eggs
1 tablespoon (15g) sugar
1/2 teaspoon (3g) salt
1 tablespoon (10g) flour
1/4 cup (30g) cornstarch
1/2 cup (100g) sugar
1 tablespoon (15ml) water
1 teaspoon (5g) vanilla extract