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Step 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F. Spray the bottom of a 9x13 baking dish with non-stick spray and set aside.
Step 2
Beat together the cake mix, buttermilk, 4 ounces of softened cream cheese and the 2 eggs with an electric mixer, until well combined.
Step 3
Pour the cake batter into the pan. Bake 28 to 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Set cake aside to cool.
Step 4
Toast pecans by heating them in a small skillet on medium-high heat for about 4-5 minutes. Stir often. Pecans will begin to be fragrant and turn slightly darker in color. Remove from heat and cool.
Step 5
In a microwave safe bowl, melt the butter and 8 ounces of cream cheese, whisk together until smooth.
Step 6
Then, add in the vanilla extract and the milk, stir until combined. Next, whisk in the powdered sugar until smooth.
Step 7
Using the bottom of a wooden spoon or large straw (like a smoothie straw) poke holes into the cake.
Step 8
Pour the glaze all over the top of the cake spreading around as needed. Then, immediately top with the toasted pecans, sprinkle evening over the whole cake.
Step 9
Refrigerate 1 hour 30 minutes. Serve and enjoy!