Heavenly Praline Cake Recipe

Name: Heavenly Praline Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large egg white; 4 cups pecan halves; 1/3 cup sugar; 1/3 cup packed dark brown sugar; 1 cup butter, softened; 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened; 2 cups packed dark brown sugar; 4 large eggs, room temperature; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 cup sour cream; 1 cup chopped pecans, toasted; 1 cup packed dark brown sugar; 1/2 cup butter, cubed; 1/4 cup 2% milk; 1 cup confectioners' sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Servings: persons

1 large egg white
4 cups pecan halves
1/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup packed dark brown sugar
1 cup butter, softened
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
2 cups packed dark brown sugar
4 large eggs, room temperature
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup sour cream
1 cup chopped pecans, toasted
1 cup packed dark brown sugar
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup 2% milk
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1
Preheat oven to 325u00b0. In a large bowl, beat egg white until foamy. Add pecan halves; stir gently to coat. Combine sugar and brown sugar; add to pecan mixture and stir gently to coat.
2
Spread into two greased 15x10x1-in. baking pans. Bake 18-22 minutes, stirring once. Cool. Store in an airtight container.
3
Meanwhile, in a large bowl, cream butter, cream cheese and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add to the creamed mixture alternately with sour cream, beating well after each addition. Stir in chopped pecans.
4
Transfer to a greased and floured 10-in. fluted tube pan. Bake at 325u00b0 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely.
5
In a small saucepan, combine brown sugar, butter and milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 1 minute longer. Remove from heat; stir in confectioners' sugar and vanilla until smooth. Drizzle over cake. Serve with candied pecans.

4081

kcal

Calories

303

Fat

331

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 large egg white, 4 cups pecan halves, 1/3 cup sugar, 1/3 cup packed dark brown sugar, and more.

Yes, Heavenly Praline 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.

Heavenly Praline Cake

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