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Set oven to 350°F (180°C). Butter the sides and line a 9-inch cake pan with parchment paper.
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In a small pan, heat butter, salt, brown sugar, and corn syrup till dissolved. Stir in pecans, coat them, and let the mix cool a bit.
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In a bowl, whisk baking soda, flour, and baking powder together.
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Cream the butter, sugars, and vanilla for a couple of minutes. Add eggs and beat till combined.
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Switch between adding buttermilk and the dry ingredients to the batter, mixing them gently until just combined.
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Pour the cooled pecan topping into the pan first. Spread the batter evenly over it.
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Bake for about 35-40 minutes at 350°F or until a toothpick slides out clean.
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Cool completely, loosen the edges with a knife, and flip it onto a plate.