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Southern Pecan Praline Cake

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A warm and buttery Southern Pecan Praline Cake with a rich, moist crumb and a glossy, caramel-like praline topping.

Ingredients

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  • 1 box butter or yellow cake mix
  • 1 cup chopped pecans, toasted
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 baking dish.
  2. Combine the cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, whole milk, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth.
  3. Stir in 1 cup chopped pecans.
  4. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it into an even layer.
  5. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Melt 1/2 cup butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
  7. Stir in brown sugar and heavy cream; bring to a gentle simmer for 3 to 4 minutes.
  8. Remove from heat and stir in pecans, vanilla extract, and salt.
  9. Pour the warm praline topping over the hot cake.
  10. Let the cake rest for 15 to 20 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

Serve slightly warm for the best contrast of topping and tender cake, or at room temperature for easier slicing.

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Keywords: pecan cake, praline dessert, Southern dessert, easy cake recipe

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