Pecan Pie Cake Iii

Ingredients

• 2 cups chopped pecans
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 2 cups white sugar
• 5 egg yolks
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• 5 egg whites
• 3/4 cup dark corn syrup
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/3 cup cornstarch
• 4 egg yolks
• 1 1/2 cups half-and-half cream
• 3/4 cup dark corn syrup
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract