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Southern Pecan Praline Cake Recipe

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Southern Pecan Praline Cake is a moist and flavorful dessert featuring a buttery pecan cake base combined with coconut pecan frosting and topped with a rich, creamy pecan praline sauce. This easy-to-make cake is perfect for special occasions or any time you crave a sweet Southern treat.

Ingredients

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Cake Ingredients:

  • 15.25 oz box butter pecan cake mix
  • 15 oz tub coconut pecan frosting
  • 4 large eggs
  • 3/4 cup vegetable or coconut oil
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup roasted pecans, chopped

Cake Topping Ingredients:

  • 1 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup pecans, roasted and chopped

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with non-stick baking spray to prevent sticking.
  2. Mix Cake Batter: In a large mixing bowl, combine the butter pecan cake mix, coconut pecan frosting, eggs, oil, and water. Use a handheld or stand mixer to blend all ingredients thoroughly until smooth. Fold in the roasted chopped pecans.
  3. Bake the Cake: Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish. Bake for 40 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the cake starts to pull away from the edges. Remove from oven and allow to cool on a wire rack.
  4. Prepare Pecan Praline Topping: In a small saucepan, melt the unsalted butter with the sweetened condensed milk over medium heat, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat and stir in the roasted chopped pecans.
  5. Finish and Serve: Once the cake has completely cooled, pour the praline topping evenly over the cake. Serve immediately for best flavor and texture.

Notes

  • Store covered in the refrigerator for up to one week or freeze well wrapped in foil and placed in a large ziplock bag for up to two months.
  • To roast pecans: spread pecan halves in a single layer on a baking sheet and roast at 350°F for 10 minutes. For chopped pecans, roast for about 5 minutes, watching closely to prevent burning.
  • If freezing the cake, bake and store in a disposable aluminum baking pan that fits easily into a two-gallon plastic storage bag.
  • It is best to add the praline topping just before serving and after the cake is completely cooled to maintain the topping’s texture.

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