Description
Indulge in the rich, nutty flavors of a Pecan Praline Cake. This easy-to-make sheet cake features a moist butter pecan base topped with a decadent praline sauce and crunchy pecans. Perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
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Cake:
- 1 box butter pecan cake mix
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs
- 1 container (16 oz) coconut pecan frosting
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Praline Topping:
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease/flour a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Mix cake batter: In a large bowl, combine cake mix, water, oil, and eggs. Beat until smooth. Fold in half of the frosting and 3/4 cup pecans.
- Bake: Pour batter into pan and bake for 35–40 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Make praline topping: Melt butter in a saucepan, add sugar and cream. Simmer until thickened. Stir in vanilla.
- Top the cake: Pour warm praline topping over the cooled cake. Sprinkle remaining pecans on top.
- Serve: Enjoy warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- For extra indulgence, top with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
- To enhance flavor, toast pecans before adding them.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
