Best 4 Pecan Cake With Praline Glaze Recipes

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Indulge in the Southern charm of a classic Pecan Cake, elevated with a luscious Praline Glaze. This delectable cake is a symphony of flavors and textures, featuring a moist and tender crumb studded with crunchy pecan pieces, complemented by a rich and decadent glaze made from caramelized sugar, butter, and pecans. As you slice into this golden-brown masterpiece, the aroma of toasted pecans and warm spices fills the air, promising a taste of pure bliss. Each bite offers a harmonious blend of sweetness, nuttiness, and a hint of maple syrup, leaving you craving more. This recipe includes detailed instructions for both the cake and the praline glaze, ensuring that every bite is a delightful experience. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this Pecan Cake with Praline Glaze is sure to impress your family and friends with its irresistible flavors and stunning presentation.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SOUTHERN PRALINE PECAN CAKE



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This is an easy but wonderful recipe, all my friends love It, and I sell it to Tea Rooms.

Provided by Debbie Halford

Categories     Desserts     Specialty Dessert Recipes     Praline Recipes

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (18.25 ounce) package butter pecan cake mix
1 (16 ounce) container coconut pecan frosting
4 eggs
¾ cup vegetable oil
1 cup water
1 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9 or 10 inch Bundt pan with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Combine the cake mix with the frosting, eggs, oil, water and 1/2 of the pecan pieces. Mix until combined.
  • Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 of pecans in the prepared Bundt pan then pour in the cake batter.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 394.4 calories, Carbohydrate 40.6 g, Cholesterol 46.5 mg, Fat 25.1 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 5.3 g, Sodium 251.1 mg, Sugar 28 g

PECAN CAKE WITH PRALINE GLAZE



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Make and share this Pecan Cake With Praline Glaze recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h15m

Yield 1 ten-inch cake

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup raisins
1/2 cup Bourbon
1 cup butter or 1 cup margarine, softened
2 1/2 cups sugar
5 eggs
3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
1 cup buttermilk
2 cups coarsely chopped pecans
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine
1/4 cup whipping cream
1/2 cup pecan halves

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine raisins and bourbon; stir well; cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour.
  • In a mixing bowl, cream the butter; gradually add sugar, beating well.
  • Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • In another mixing bowl, combine flour, and next 3 ingredeints; add dry mixture to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beginning and ending with flour mixture.
  • Mix well after each addition; fold in pecans and raisin mixture.
  • Pour batter into a greased/floured 10-inch tube pan.
  • Bake in a 325° oven for 1 hour and 30 minutes or until pick comes out clean.
  • Cool in pan 10 minutes; remove to a wire rack.
  • To make glaze: combine first 4 glaze ingredients to a saucepan.
  • Cook over low heat, stirring constantly until mixture reaches soft ball stage (234°).
  • Remove from heat and stir in pecans; immediately drizzle over cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 9356.9, Fat 477.5, SaturatedFat 186.7, Cholesterol 1758.9, Sodium 3325.2, Carbohydrate 1137.1, Fiber 42.7, Sugar 767.7, Protein 114.3

PRALINE PECAN CAKE



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Caramelized pecans and homemade brown sugar frosting make this cake over-the-top delicious!

Provided by Madison Mayberry Hofmeyer

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h20m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ yellow cake mix
1/2 cup sour cream
2/3 cup vegetable oil
4 eggs
1/2 cup butter
2 cups packed brown sugar
2/3 cup heavy whipping cream
2 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350° F. Spray 13 x 9-inch pan with cooking spray. Set aside.
  • In large microwavable bowl, microwave 2 tablespoons butter, 2 tablespoons brown sugar and 1/2 cup chopped pecans uncovered on High 1 minute or until mixture is bubbling and hot.
  • In another large bowl, beat cake mix, sour cream, vegetable oil and eggs with electric mixer on low speed 1 minute, then on medium speed 2 minutes. Stir in pecan mixture. Pour into pan.
  • Bake 30 to 36 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely in pan on cooling rack, about 1 hour.
  • In 2-quart heavy saucepan, heat 1/2 cup butter, 2 cups brown sugar and the whipping cream to boiling, stirring frequently. Boil and stir 1 minute; remove from heat. Stir in powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth. Stir in 2 cups pecans. Cool 10 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until frosting begins to thicken. Spread warm frosting over cake. Cool before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 610, Carbohydrate 69 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Fat 7, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 280 mg, Sugar 56 g, TransFat 1/2 g

HEAVENLY PRALINE CAKE



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A moist cake and generous frosting are filled with the fabulous flavor of caramel. The candied pecans are almost a dessert by themselves!-Jennifer Rodriguez, Midland, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h40m

Yield 16 servings (5 cups candied pecans).

Number Of Ingredients 23

CANDIED PECANS (optional):
1 large egg white
4 cups pecan halves
1/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup packed dark brown sugar
CAKE:
1 cup butter, softened
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
2 cups packed dark brown sugar
4 large eggs, room temperature
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup sour cream
1 cup chopped pecans, toasted
ICING:
1 cup packed dark brown sugar
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup 2% milk
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°. In a large bowl, beat egg white until foamy. Add pecan halves; stir gently to coat. Combine sugar and brown sugar; add to pecan mixture and stir gently to coat., Spread into two greased 15x10x1-in. baking pans. Bake 18-22 minutes, stirring once. Cool. Store in an airtight container., Meanwhile, in a large bowl, cream butter, cream cheese and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add to the creamed mixture alternately with sour cream, beating well after each addition. Stir in chopped pecans., Transfer to a greased and floured 10-in. fluted tube pan. Bake at 325° 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely., In a small saucepan, combine brown sugar, butter and milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 1 minute longer. Remove from heat; stir in confectioners' sugar and vanilla until smooth. Drizzle over cake. Serve with candied pecans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 559 calories, Fat 31g fat (17g saturated fat), Cholesterol 124mg cholesterol, Sodium 305mg sodium, Carbohydrate 65g carbohydrate (48g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

Tips:

  • Use room temperature ingredients: This will help the cake batter come together smoothly and evenly.
  • Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy: This will help incorporate air into the batter, resulting in a lighter, more tender cake.
  • Gradually add the eggs one at a time: This will help prevent the batter from curdling.
  • Be careful not to overmix the batter: Overmixing can result in a tough, dense cake.
  • Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean: This will ensure that the cake is cooked through.
  • Let the cake cool completely before glazing: This will help the glaze set properly.
  • For a richer glaze, use dark chocolate instead of milk chocolate: This will give the glaze a deeper, more intense flavor.
  • If you don't have any pecans on hand, you can substitute walnuts or another type of nut: Just be sure to toast the nuts before using them.

Conclusion:

Pecan cake with praline glaze is a delicious, decadent dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its moist, tender crumb and rich, buttery glaze, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a special dessert to make, give this pecan cake a try. You won't be disappointed!

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