Here’s a delightful recipe for Pecan Praline Cake! This cake combines a soft, moist texture with the rich flavor of pecan praline, making it perfect for any occasion.
Pecan Praline Cake Recipe
For the Cake:
- 1 box of yellow cake mix (or homemade cake mix)
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped pecans
For the Pecan Praline Topping:
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Instructions:
1. Preheat the oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan (or use non-stick spray with flour).
2. Prepare the cake batter:
- In a large bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, sour cream, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract.
- Mix until smooth and well combined. You can use an electric mixer for easier mixing.
- Gently fold in the chopped pecans.
3. Bake the cake:
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it out evenly.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven and allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes.
4. Prepare the praline topping:
- In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the brown sugar, heavy cream, and bring it to a boil, stirring constantly.
- Once it starts to boil, let it cook for about 2-3 minutes while stirring.
- Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and chopped pecans.
5. Assemble the cake:
- Once the cake has cooled slightly, poke a few holes in it using a fork (this will allow the praline topping to soak in).
- Pour the praline topping evenly over the warm cake, letting it soak into the holes.
6. Let it cool:
- Allow the cake to cool completely before slicing. The topping will set as it cools.
This cake is incredibly rich and indulgent, with a nice balance of sweetness from the cake and the crunchy, caramelized pecans. Enjoy!
Would you like a variation or tips for making this even better?