Praline Cake

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Servings: 48 Difficulty: Intermediate
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A rich, gooey butter cake topped with a caramelized pecan praline layer
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This Praline Cake is a decadent Southern-style dessert that combines a tender, buttery cake base with a thick, sticky layer of caramelized sugar and pecans. The contrast between the soft, moist cake and the crunchy, sweet nut topping creates an irresistible texture that melts in your mouth. It’s perfect for holiday gatherings, potlucks, or anytime you want to indulge in something truly special. While it uses a box mix for convenience, the homemade praline topping elevates it to homemade perfection. Serve it warm for the best experience, allowing the sugar to soften slightly against the cake. ItâÂÂs a showstopper that requires minimal effort but delivers maximum flavor.

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Praline Cake

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 48 Calories: 791.6

Description

This Praline Cake is a decadent Southern-style dessert that combines a tender, buttery cake base with a thick, sticky layer of caramelized sugar and pecans. The contrast between the soft, moist cake and the crunchy, sweet nut topping creates an irresistible texture that melts in your mouth. It&# 226;ÂÂs perfect for holiday gatherings, potlucks, or anytime you want to indulge in something truly special. While it uses a box mix for convenience, the homemade praline topping elevates it to homemade perfection. Serve it warm for the best experience, allowing the sugar to soften slightly against the cake. ItâÂÂs a showstopper that requires minimal effort but delivers maximum flavor.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 13x9 inch baking pan well with butter or non-stick spray.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the butter cake mix, 2 eggs, and 1/2 cup of melted butter. Beat until the batter is smooth and well blended.
  3. Pour the cake batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
  4. While the cake is baking, prepare the topping. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine 16 oz light brown sugar, 1/2 cup butter, 2 eggs, and 2 teaspoons flour.
  5. Cook the topping mixture, stirring constantly, for about 3 minutes until it thickens slightly and becomes glossy.
  6. Remove the saucepan from heat. Stir in 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  7. Remove the partially baked cake from the oven. Carefully spread the warm praline topping evenly over the hot cake.
  8. Return the cake to the oven and bake for an additional 8 to 10 minutes, or until the topping is set and bubbly.
  9. Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before cutting into squares.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 48

Amount Per Serving
Calories 791.6kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 87.8g136%
Saturated Fat 54.4g272%
Cholesterol 319.0mg107%
Sodium 706.1mg30%
Total Carbohydrate 0.4g1%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
Sugars 0.4g
Protein 4.2g9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

Do not prepare the topping until the cake has finished its initial bake, as the sugar mixture will harden if it sits too long.

Keywords: baking, butter, cake, dessert, eggs, international, praline, pecans, vegetarian, homemade, caramel, southern, holiday, potluck, sweet, nuts, vanilla, brown sugar
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