Chocolate Praline Layer Cake Recipe

Name: Chocolate Praline Layer Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: cake; 1/2 cup butter; 1/4 cup whipping cream; 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar; 3/4 cup coarsley chopped pecans; 1 (18 ounce) package devil's food cake mix; 1 1/4 cups water; 1/3 cup oil; 3 eggs; topping; 1 1/4 cups whipping cream; 1/4 cup powdered sugar; 1/4 teaspoon vanilla; pecan halves, if desired; chocolate curls, if desired

Servings: persons

cake
1/2 cup butter
1/4 cup whipping cream
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
3/4 cup coarsley chopped pecans
1 (18 ounce) package devil's food cake mix
1 1/4 cups water
1/3 cup oil
3 eggs
topping
1 1/4 cups whipping cream
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1/4 teaspoon vanilla
pecan halves, if desired
chocolate curls, if desired

1
Heat oven to 325 degrees.
2
In a heavy saucepan, combine butter, 1/4 cup whipping cream and brown sugar.
3
Cook over low heat just until butter is melted, stirring occasionally.
4
Pour into two 9-inch round cake pans; sprinkle evenly with chopped pecans.
5
In a large bowl, combine remaining cake ingredients at low speed until moistened; beat 2 minutes at high speed.
6
Carefully spoon batter over pecan mixture around edges of pan; spoon remaining batter in center of pans.
7
Bake at 325 degrees for 35 to 45 minutes, or until done.
8
Cool 5 minutes; remove from pans and cool completely.
9
In a small bowl, beat 1 1/4 cup whipping cream until soft peaks form.
10
Blend in powdered sugar and vanilla; beat until stiff peaks form.
11
To assemble cake, place 1 layer on serving plate, praline side up.
12
Spread with half of whipped cream.
13
Top with second layer, praline side up; spread top with remaining whipped cream.
14
Garnish with pecan halves and chocolate curls if desired.
15
Store in refrigerator.

1176

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: cake, 1/2 cup butter, 1/4 cup whipping cream, 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar, and more.

Yes, Chocolate Praline Layer Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Chocolate Praline Layer Cake

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