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Southern Pecan Praline Cake

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A warm, comforting Southern cake featuring a buttery base topped with a rich praline sauce and crunchy pecans.

Ingredients

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  • 1 box butter or yellow cake mix
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 baking dish.
  2. Combine the cake mix, 3 large eggs, 1/2 cup vegetable oil, 1 cup whole milk, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract in a large bowl. Whisk until smooth.
  3. Stir in 1 cup chopped pecans until evenly distributed.
  4. Pour the batter into the prepared dish and spread it into an even layer. Tap to settle.
  5. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. While the cake bakes, make the praline topping by melting 1/2 cup unsalted butter in a saucepan and stirring in 1 cup brown sugar and 1/2 cup heavy cream.
  7. Simmer the mixture for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently.
  8. Remove the sauce from heat and stir in remaining chopped pecans, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
  9. Pour the warm praline topping over the baked cake.
  10. Let the cake rest for 15 to 20 minutes before serving.

Notes

Serve slightly warm with coffee or vanilla ice cream for best results.

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