Southern Heaven Chocolate-Praline Cake Recipe

Name: Southern Heaven Chocolate-Praline Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups butter, divided; 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar; 2 cups pecan halves; 1 cup unsweetened cocoa, divided; 4 large eggs, lightly beaten; 2 cups granulated sugar; 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; Pinch of salt; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 3/4 cups miniature marshmallows (1/2 [10 1/2-ounce] bag); 1/2 cup melted butter; 1/2 cup milk; 1 (16-ounce) package powdered sugar

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups butter, divided
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
2 cups pecan halves
1 cup unsweetened cocoa, divided
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 cups granulated sugar
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Pinch of salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 3/4 cups miniature marshmallows (1/2 [10 1/2-ounce] bag)
1/2 cup melted butter
1/2 cup milk
1 (16-ounce) package powdered sugar

1
Combine 1/2 cup butter and brown sugar in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil; boil 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Stir in pecans. Working rapidly, drop individual pecan halves onto wax paper; let stand until cooled and firm. Set aside 16 pecans for garnish; coarsely chop remaining pecans.
2
Melt 1 cup butter in a large saucepan over medium heat; stir in 1/2 cup cocoa until combined. Remove from heat; whisk in eggs and granulated sugar. Combine flour and salt; gradually stir into chocolate mixture. Stir in vanilla and chopped sugar-coated pecans. Pour batter into a greased 13- x 9-inch pan. Bake at 350u00b0 for 35 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted into center comes out clean. Remove from oven; immediately sprinkle marshmallows over hot cake.
3
Beat 1/2 cup melted butter, remaining 1/2 cup cocoa, and milk with an electric mixer at medium speed. Add powdered sugar; beat at low speed until smooth. Spread immediately over marshmallows. Garnish with reserved sugared pecans. Cool cake in pan on a wire rack.

2713

kcal

Calories

193

Fat

246

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups butter, divided, 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar, 2 cups pecan halves, 1 cup unsweetened cocoa, divided, and more.

Yes, Southern Heaven Chocolate-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.

Southern Heaven Chocolate-Praline Cake

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