Pecan Praline Cake
A rich and moist pecan praline cake filled with buttery brown sugar flavors and crunchy pecans, topped with a decadent praline frosting. Perfect for special occasions or a comforting homemade treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
– 1 box butter pecan cake mix
– 1 cup milk
– 1/2 cup vegetable oil
– 4 large eggs
– 1 container coconut pecan frosting (for batter)
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1 cup chopped pecans
– 1/2 cup unsalted butter
– 1 cup brown sugar
– 1/4 cup heavy cream
– 1 cup powdered sugar
– 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
2. In a large bowl, combine the butter pecan cake mix, milk, vegetable oil, eggs, coconut pecan frosting, and vanilla extract. Mix until well blended.
3. Fold in the chopped pecans, then pour the batter into the prepared baking pan.
4. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool completely.
5. In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add brown sugar and heavy cream, stirring until smooth.
6. Bring the mixture to a boil, then remove from heat and let cool for 5 minutes.
7. Whisk in powdered sugar and salt until smooth.
8. Pour the praline frosting over the cooled cake, spreading evenly.
9. Let the frosting set before slicing and serving. Enjoy!
Notes
– For extra flavor, toast the pecans before adding them to the batter.
– The cake can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
– Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an indulgent dessert.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
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