Cameo Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Combine butter and water in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.
2. 2
   Remove from heat; add white chocolate, stirring until chocolate melts.
3. 3
   Stir in buttermilk, eggs and vanilla; set aside.
4. 4
   Combine flour and pecans, stirring to coat.
5. 5
   Set aside.
6. 6
   Combine remaining 3 cups flour, sugar and soda in a large bowl; gradually stir in white chocolate mixture.
7. 7
   Fold in pecan mixture (batter will be thin).
8. 8
   Pour into 3 greased and floured 9-inch round cake pans.
9. 9
   Bake at 350° for 20 to 25 minutes or until done.
10. 10
    Cool in pans or on wire racks for 10 minutes; remove from pans and let cool.
11. 11
    Spread White Chocolate-Cream Cheese Frosting between layers and on top and sides of cake.
12. 12
    Yields one 3 layer cake.