Description
This Southern Pecan Praline Cake is rich, moist, and filled with crunchy pecans, topped with a decadent butter sauce. It’s a classic Southern dessert that’s perfect for special occasions or any time you crave something sweet and nutty.
Ingredients
- 1 box butter pecan cake mix
- 1 (16 oz) tub coconut pecan frosting
- 4 large eggs
- 3/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup evaporated milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, combine butter pecan cake mix, coconut pecan frosting, eggs, vegetable oil, and water. Mix until well combined.
- Fold in the chopped pecans.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- While the cake is baking, prepare the butter sauce: In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
- Stir in granulated sugar and evaporated milk. Cook and stir for about 5 minutes until the sugar dissolves and the sauce is smooth.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
- Once the cake has slightly cooled, slice and pour the warm butter sauce generously over each piece.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- This cake is best served warm with the butter sauce freshly poured.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container; reheat slices before serving for best taste.
- You can toast the pecans beforehand for added flavor and crunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
