🥜 Pecan Praline Cake – A Crowd Favorite! 🎂✨
A rich, moist cake packed with pecans and topped with a buttery praline glaze. Perfect for birthdays, holidays, or anytime you need a sweet treat!
⏱ Total Time: 50 minutes
🍰 Servings: 12-15
😊 Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 1 container coconut pecan frosting
- ⅔ cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup water
- 4 large eggs
- ½ cup pecans, finely chopped
For the Praline Topping:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 (14 oz.) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup pecans, chopped
😊 Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare the Cake
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cake mix, coconut pecan frosting, oil, eggs, and water. Mix until smooth.
- Gently fold in ½ cup finely chopped pecans.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and smooth it evenly.
- Bake for 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
2️⃣ Make the Praline Topping
- While the cake is still warm, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Stir in the sweetened condensed milk and cook until heated through.
- Remove from heat and stir in 1 cup chopped pecans.
3️⃣ Assemble & Serve
- Pour the praline topping over the warm cake and spread it evenly.
- Let the cake cool slightly before serving.
- Slice, serve, and enjoy!
😊 Serving & Storage
✅ Best served warm for a gooey, decadent texture.
✅ Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
✅ Reheat individual slices in the microwave for 10-15 seconds for a warm treat.
😊 Tips for the Best Pecan Praline Cake
✔️ Mix just until combined – Overmixing can make the cake dense.
✔️ For extra crunch, toast the pecans before adding them to the batter and topping.
✔️ Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an even more indulgent dessert.
💬 “I made this as a birthday cake, and people kept coming back for seconds and thirds. It’s dangerously easy to make!”
Enjoy this rich, buttery, nutty delight! 🥜🍰😍
Would you like to add any variations, like a chocolate drizzle or caramel sauce?
