Description
Indulgent Pecan Praline Cake delivers Southern charm with rich caramel layers and crunchy pecans dancing through moist cake crumb. Creamy frosting and candied nut garnish promise a delectable dessert experience that will transport you straight to New Orleans.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup water
- 2/3 cup vegetable oil
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 container coconut pecan frosting
- 1 (14 ounces) can sweetened condensed milk
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Nuts:
- 1/2 cup pecans, finely chopped
- 1 cup pecans, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 350F (175C) and thoroughly coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with non-stick spray.
- Combine yellow cake mix, coconut pecan frosting, oil, water, and eggs in a large mixing bowl. Whisk vigorously until the batter achieves a silky, uniform consistency.
- Gently incorporate finely chopped pecans into the batter, ensuring even distribution throughout the mixture.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared baking dish, using a spatula to create a level surface. Bake for approximately 40 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should emerge clean and dry.
- During the cake’s baking time, create the praline topping by melting butter and sweetened condensed milk in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir continuously until the butter completely dissolves and the mixture becomes smooth.
- Remove the topping from heat and fold in the chopped pecans, creating a rich, nutty glaze.
- Once the cake emerges from the oven, immediately drizzle the warm praline mixture over the surface, using a spatula to spread it evenly across the entire cake.
- Allow the cake to rest for 10-15 minutes, enabling the topping to slightly set. Serve warm or at room temperature for a decadent dessert experience.
Notes
- Swap cake mix for gluten-free alternative to accommodate dietary restrictions and make the dessert celiac-friendly.
- Toast pecans beforehand to enhance their nutty flavor and add deeper, richer dimension to the cake’s overall taste profile.
- Reduce sugar content by using low-fat sweetened condensed milk and cutting back on additional sweeteners for a lighter version.
- Allow cake to cool completely before adding praline topping to prevent potential soggy texture and ensure proper setting of the glaze.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 462
- Sugar: 39 g
- Sodium: 260 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 49 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg