Description
Indulgent Southern pecan praline cake brings creamy caramel and nutty richness to classic dessert traditions. Sweet layers of Louisiana-inspired comfort promise delightful moments of pure culinary pleasure you’ll savor with every blissful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 box butter pecan cake mix
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 container coconut pecan frosting
Flavoring Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Topping and Garnish Ingredients:
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (113 grams)
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup heavy cream (60 milliliters)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350F (175C) and thoroughly coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with grease to prevent sticking.
- Combine cake mix, milk, vegetable oil, eggs, coconut pecan frosting, and vanilla extract in a large mixing bowl, blending thoroughly until the mixture achieves a smooth, uniform consistency.
- Gently incorporate chopped pecans into the batter, ensuring even distribution throughout the mixture.
- Transfer the prepared batter into the greased baking pan, spreading it evenly to create a level surface.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should emerge clean and free from raw batter.
- Allow the cake to cool completely at room temperature, which typically takes about 1-2 hours.
- Create the praline frosting by melting butter in a saucepan over medium heat, then introduce brown sugar and heavy cream.
- Stir the butter mixture continuously until it reaches a smooth, glossy consistency and begins to bubble.
- Remove from heat and let the mixture rest for 5 minutes to slightly cool and stabilize.
- Whisk powdered sugar and salt into the warm mixture until achieving a silky, lump-free frosting.
- Carefully pour the praline frosting over the completely cooled cake, using a spatula to spread it evenly across the surface.
- permit the frosting to set and solidify for approximately 15-20 minutes before cutting into servings.
Notes
- Toast pecans beforehand to enhance their nutty flavor and create a deeper, more complex taste profile for the cake.
- Swap out regular milk with buttermilk for a more tender and moist cake texture that adds subtle tanginess.
- Use room temperature ingredients to ensure smooth mixing and consistent batter without lumps.
- Consider reducing sugar in frosting if you prefer less sweetness, balancing the rich pecan flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 34 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg