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Pecan Praline Cake

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This easy pecan praline cake recipe is packed with incredible flavor and simple to prepare. Perfect for family meals or special occasions!

Pecan Praline Cake Recipe Image

Pecan Praline Cake

This easy pecan praline cake recipe is packed with incredible flavor and simple to prepare. Perfect for family meals or special occasions!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • Ingredients
  • Praline Cream Cheese Filling:
  • oz Philadelphia Cream Cheese
  • ½ cup butter
  • cups powdered sugar
  • teaspoons vanilla flavor
  • ¼ cup finely chopped pecans You may add more or less if you’d like
  • Praline Topping:
  • /2 cup evaporated milk
  • cups Sugar
  • stick butter 1/2 cup
  • teaspoon vanilla flavor
  • ½ cups of pecan pieces
  • Extra can of evaporated milk to thin if needed Praline Cream Cheese Filling:
  • With mixer blend cream cheese and butter until smooth.
  • Gradually add in cups of powdered sugar beating at low speed until blended then add vanilla flavor.
  • Stir in pecans. Allow to slightly chill before frosting cake.
  • Praline Topping:
  • On a stovetop melt butter sugar and evaporated milk in sauce pan on medium heat. Stir to thoroughly combine.
  • Bring mixture to a slow boil then reduce heat to medium/low. Let cook for about 15 minutes without stirring.
  • After 15 minutes stir, scraping the bottom and sides as the mixture will begin to thicken.
  • Cook while stirring making sure mixture does not scorch, for about 10 minutes then add vanilla, stir until combined.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Pour one and a half cups of pecan pieces into mixture and stir mixing completely. If mixture gets too thick, pour a small amount of evaporated milk to thin. about 2 Tbsp. at a time
  • Let cool about five minutes before frosting cake. Assemble Cake: Do not allow to cool too long as it will thicken. Frosting should be somewhat warm.
  • Use your favorite yellow cake recipe to make three 9-inch layers. This should be done in advance of making praline frosting.
  • When the cake has cooled flip one layer over onto a 10-inch round cake board, spread your desired amount of praline cream cheese frosting onto first layer.
  • Allow the icing to dry a bit then add second layer, spread with your desired amount of praline cream cheese frosting.
  • After second layer of icing has dried a bit, top with third cake layer. You will have cream cheese frosting left over.
  • Allow cake to chill in the refrigerator for at least thirty minutes before frosting.
  • Frost sides of cooled refrigerated cake first, then frost the top.
  • Enjoy !!!!

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350F degrees. Spray a 9×13 baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. I know I say this all the time but it bears repeating for the new cooks out there, I love Baker’s Joy Spray.

Tips for the Best Pecan Praline Cake

  • Pre-heat & Prep: Always gather all ingredients before cooking pecan praline cake.
  • Flavor Adjustment: Adjust seasoning to taste near the end of cooking.
  • Storage Tips: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.

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