Description
Indulge in this decadent Pecan Praline Cake, featuring layers of moist cake filled with toasted pecans, topped with a creamy praline glaze that drips beautifully down the sides. Perfect for celebrations or a sweet treat any day!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 ½ cups chopped pecans (toasted)
For the Creamy Praline Glaze:
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar (sifted)
For Garnish:
- 1 cup whole pecans (for topping)
- ½ cup chopped pecans (to sprinkle around)
Instructions
- Prepare the Cake:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes).
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the buttermilk, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Fold in the toasted chopped pecans.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Make the Creamy Praline Glaze:
- In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the brown sugar and heavy cream, cooking and stirring until the mixture comes to a boil.
- Reduce the heat and simmer for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Remove the mixture from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually whisk in the sifted powdered sugar until smooth and creamy. Let the glaze cool slightly to thicken to a pourable consistency.
- Assemble the Cake:
- Place one cake layer on a serving plate or cake stand.
- Pour some of the praline glaze over the top of the first layer, spreading it evenly.
- Place the second cake layer on top and pour more praline glaze over the entire cake, allowing it to drip down the sides.
- Garnish:
- While the glaze is still slightly warm, press the whole pecans into the top of the cake in a circular pattern.
- Sprinkle chopped pecans around the sides and on top for additional texture.
- Chill and Serve:
- Allow the cake to chill for about 30 minutes to set the glaze.
- Slice and enjoy this indulgent Pecan Praline Cake!
Notes
- Ensure the butter is softened for the best texture in the cake.
- Toasting the pecans enhances their flavor significantly.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 57g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 85mg