Step #2 Spray 12 extra large muffin c with nonstick cooking spray.
Step #3 Line bottoms of the muffin c with rounds of wax paper or foil wrap cut to fit only the bottoms of the c; spray with the spray.
Step #4 Stir together the butter, honey & brown sugar over med-heat/flame in a saucepan for about 2 mins or until smooth; remove this from heat & set aside.
Step #5 Mix together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, & salt in a medium bowl.
Step #6 Beat eggs & sugar In a large-ish bowl for about 2 mins with a mixer on medium speed until the mixture thickens & turns a pale color.
Step #7 Add the oil, vanilla, & sour cream & beat on lowish speed; adding the flour mixture a little at a time until a smooth batter has developed.
Step #8 Place about 1 1/2 tbsp of the butter, honey & brown sugar mixture into the bottom of the muffin c.
Step #9 Add 2 tbsps of the sliced pecans to the muffin c.
Step #10 Top the pecans with a generous 1/3 c of the batter.
Step #11 Place a foil wrap lined cookie sheet under the muffin pans to catch drips & bake for 25 mins or until a toothpick inserted into the middle of one of the ccakes comes out clean.
Step #12 Cool 2 mins in the pans on a wire rack.
Step #13 Loosen the ccakes from the sides of the pan with a small knife.
Step #14 Place the rack on top of the ccakes & holding pan & rack together, invert the ccakes onto the rack.
Step #15 Remove paper circles.
Step #16 Serve warm or at room tempature.
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