Pecan Praline Cake Recipe

Pecan Praline Cake is a delightful Southern dessert that combines the rich, buttery flavor of pecans with the sweetness of praline. This cake typically features layers of moist, tender cake infused with pecan pieces, often topped with a decadent praline glaze or frosting. The glaze is made with brown sugar, butter, and cream, creating a sweet and slightly caramelized topping that perfectly complements the nutty crunch of the pecans.

This dessert is a celebration of Southern flavors, offering a perfect balance of sweetness and texture. It's a great choice for holidays, special occasions, or anytime you want to treat yourself to something truly indulgent. Whether you're a fan of pecans or just love rich, comforting desserts, Pecan Praline Cake is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.

Three layers of fluffy white cake baked with candied pecans, then soaked in pecan flavored syrup, topped with spiked cream cheese frosting.

- Ingredients

FOR THE PRALINE CREAM CHEESE FILLING

1 Philadelphia cream cheese

4 cups powdered sugar

half cup butter

4 tablespoons chopped pecans

1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract

FOR PRALINE TOPPING

1 cup and half evaporated milk

2 cups granulated sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/2 cup softened butter

1 cup and half of pecan pieces

- Instructions :

Blend cream cheese and butter milk until smooth using an electric hand-mixer.

Add vanilla extract and powdered sugar , beat for 4 minutes until well blended.

Add pecans , stir and allow to slightly chill before frosting cake.

Melt butter, evaporated milk and sugar in a medium saucepan. Stir to thoroughly combine.

Bring mixture to a slow boil, then reduce heat to medium/low. Let cook for about 15 minutes without stirring.

Add 1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract and stir until combined.

Remove from heat and pour one and a half cups of pecan pieces into mixture and stir mixing completely.

Use your favorite yellow cake recipe to make three layers , spread your desired amount of praline cream cheese frosting onto first layer, then add second layer and spread second layer of frosting , and now top with third cake layer.

Let the cake chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes .Then frost sides and the top and retur it to the refrigerator for 2 more hours.

SERVE AND ENJOY!

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