Best 7 Praline Glazed Cake Or Muffin Topping Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable Praline Glazed Cake or Muffin Topping, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This versatile topping can elevate any cake or muffin, transforming it into a culinary masterpiece. With its rich, buttery flavor and a hint of nutty sweetness, the praline glaze adds a touch of sophistication to your baked goods. This article presents two enticing recipes: the Classic Praline Glaze and the Bourbon Praline Glaze. Both recipes are easy to follow and require minimal ingredients, ensuring a hassle-free baking experience. Whether you prefer the traditional flavors of the Classic Praline Glaze or the added depth and complexity of the Bourbon Praline Glaze, these recipes will guide you in creating a glaze that will leave a lasting impression.

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

PRALINE TOPPING



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Adding egg to praline topping for a sweet potato pie is a modern twist. This treatment creates a smooth layer that melts onto the custard.

Provided by Toni Tipton-Martin

Categories     Dessert     Pie     Nut     Pecan     Butter     Vegetarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Thanksgiving

Yield makes enough for 1 pie

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 tablespoons packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
¼ cup all-purpose flour
1 egg
¼ teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons butter, melted
⅓ cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, combine the brown sugar, granulated sugar, flour, egg, and salt until well mixed. Stir in the melted butter and mix well. Stir in the pecans.

PRALINE TOPPING



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This goes great on ice cream or pie.

Provided by MsMarilyn

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Dessert Sauce Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 4

¼ cup butter
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup chopped pecans
¼ teaspoon nutmeg

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a heavy saucepan over low heat; stir in brown sugar, pecans, and nutmeg. Stir constantly and bring topping to a boil; allow to simmer until topping thickens slightly, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • To use as pie topping, spoon topping onto pie and broil until topping bubbles; watch carefully to avoid burning. Let pie cool before serving.
  • To use as ice cream topping, just spoon warm or cooled topping over ice cream and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250 calories, Carbohydrate 28.9 g, Cholesterol 15.3 mg, Fat 15.6 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 1.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 48.6 mg, Sugar 27.3 g

CANTALOUPE MUFFINS WITH PRALINE TOPPING



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A great way to use up extra cantaloupe.

Provided by gatorgirl

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 15

¾ cup chopped pecans
½ cup brown sugar
½ cup all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons butter, softened
1 cup white sugar
½ cup vegetable oil
2 eggs
1 cup pureed cantaloupe
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup finely diced cantaloupe
1 teaspoon lemon zest, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease 10 jumbo muffin cups or line with paper muffin liners.
  • Mix pecans, brown sugar, 1/2 cup flour, and softened butter together in a bowl until mixture is crumbly.
  • Beat 1 cup white sugar and oil together in a bowl with an electric mixer until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat pureed cantaloupe and vanilla extract into sugar mixture.
  • Whisk 1 1/2 cup flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt together in a mixing bowl. Stir flour mixture into cantaloupe puree mixture; gently fold in cantaloupe chunks and lemon zest. Pour batter into prepared muffin cups.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. Remove from oven and sprinkle pecan mixture over the top of each muffin. Continue baking until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 10 more minutes. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before removing to cool completely on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 418.9 calories, Carbohydrate 53.5 g, Cholesterol 46.4 mg, Fat 21.5 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 259.7 mg, Sugar 32.9 g

CHOCOLATE CAKE WITH GANACHE AND PRALINE TOPPING



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Provided by Fred Thompson

Categories     Cake     Milk/Cream     Microwave     Chocolate     Dessert     Bake     Fourth of July     Pecan     Butter     Bon Appétit     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 23

Cake:
Nonstick vegetable oil spray
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes, room temperature
1/4 cup natural unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 cup boiling water
1 cup all purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
1/4 cup buttermilk
1 large egg
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Ganache:
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
Praline:
3/4 cup (packed) dark brown sugar
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
3/4 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup pecans, toasted , chopped

Steps:

  • For cake:
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray 9-inch cake pan with nonstick spray. Line with parchment. Spray parchment. Dust with flour, tapping out any excess.
  • Place butter and cocoa powder in medium bowl. Pour 1/2 cup boiling water over; stir. Let stand 2 minutes; whisk until blended. Whisk flour, sugar, baking soda, and coarse salt in another medium bowl. Whisk buttermilk, egg, and vanilla in large bowl. Gradually whisk cocoa mixture into buttermilk mixture; whisk until smooth. Add flour mixture in 3 additions, whisking to blend between additions (batter will be thin). Pour batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake cake until tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 30 minutes. Cool in pan 10 minutes. Run knife around pan edges to release cake. Invert onto rack; remove pan and parchment. Cool completely.
  • For ganache:
  • Place chocolate and cream in microwave-safe bowl. Heat in microwave in 15-second intervals, stirring occasionally, until melted and smooth. Stir in butter. Let stand until spreadable, about 30 minutes. Spread over top and sides of cake. Transfer cake to plate. Chill 2 hours and up to 1 day.
  • For praline:
  • Stir first 3 ingredients in heavy large saucepan over medium-high heat until butter melts. Boil 1 minute without stirring. Remove from heat; whisk in sugar and vanilla. Add pecans; stir just to incorporate. Quickly pour praline over cake. Spread just to edges (topping sets quickly). DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover with cake dome. Store at room temperature.

PRALINE CAKE



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This store-bought cake mix is topped with a delicious home-made praline 'frosting' that caramelizes after a few minutes in the oven.

Provided by Hillary Quinn

Categories     Desserts     Specialty Dessert Recipes     Praline Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
1 cup light brown sugar
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
½ cup butter
1 egg
¾ cup chopped pecans
½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Prepare and bake cake mix according to package directions for a 9x13 inch pan. When done, allow cake to cool and leave in pan. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • In a large saucepan, combine brown sugar, flour, butter and egg. Cook over low heat for 3 minutes, or until thickened. Remove from heat and stir in pecans and vanilla. Spread over cake. Place in preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 379.5 calories, Carbohydrate 53.1 g, Cholesterol 36.7 mg, Fat 18 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 348.5 mg, Sugar 36.8 g

GLUTEN-FREE CHOCOLATE CAKE WITH PRALINE TOPPING



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Add a praline topping to a Betty Crocker® Gluten Free devil's food cake mix for a simple yet special dessert for any occasion.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 box Betty Crocker™ Gluten Free devil's food cake mix
1 cup water
1/2 cup butter, softened
3 eggs
1/4 cup butter or margarine
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup whipping cream
1 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla
1 cup chopped pecans, toasted

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Spray bottom only of 8- or 9-inch square pan with cooking spray (without flour).
  • In large bowl, beat cake ingredients with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, then on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Pour into pan.
  • Bake 8-inch pan 44 to 49 minutes, 9-inch pan 38 to 43 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes. Run knife around edge of pan to loosen cake; remove from pan to cooling rack. Cool completely.
  • In 2-quart heavy saucepan, heat 1/4 cup butter, the brown sugar and whipping cream to boiling, stirring frequently. Boil and stir 1 minute; remove from heat. Stir in powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth. Stir in pecans. Cool 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until topping begins to thicken.
  • Spread warm topping over cake. Cool before serving. Cut into 4 rows by 3 rows.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 450, Carbohydrate 60 g, Cholesterol 90 mg, Fat 4, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 310 mg, Sugar 45 g, TransFat 1/2 g

PRALINE MINI CAKES



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Family and friends will go crazy for mini cakes! Toffee bits add sweet flavor and crunch.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h55m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ yellow cake mix
1 cup water
1/2 cup vegetable oil
3 eggs
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup toffee bits
1/4 cup butter (do not use margarine)
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons corn syrup
2 tablespoons milk
1 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 cup toffee bits

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pans). Generously grease and lightly flour 12 mini fluted tube cake pans or 12 jumbo muffin cups (do not spray with cooking spray).
  • In large bowl, beat cake mix, water, oil and eggs with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, then on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Fold in pecans and 1/2 cup toffee bits. Divide batter evenly among mini pans.
  • Bake 18 to 23 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center of cake comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes; remove from pans to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
  • In 1-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium-high heat. Stir in brown sugar, corn syrup and milk. Heat to rolling boil over medium-high heat, stirring frequently; remove from heat. Immediately beat in powdered sugar and vanilla with whisk until smooth. Immediately drizzle about 1 tablespoon glaze over each cake; sprinkle each with 1 teaspoon toffee bits. Store loosely covered.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 470, Carbohydrate 62 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Fat 4 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Mini Cake, Sodium 310 mg, Sugar 45 g, TransFat 0 g

Tips:

  • Use a heavy-bottomed saucepan: This will help to distribute the heat evenly and prevent the praline from burning.
  • Be careful not to overcook the praline: It should be a light golden color and have a slightly thick consistency.
  • Allow the praline to cool slightly before using: This will help to prevent it from running off the cake or muffins.
  • If the praline is too thick, you can add a little bit of milk or cream to thin it out.
  • Praline glaze can be used on a variety of desserts, including cakes, muffins, cookies, and ice cream.
  • Get creative with your praline glaze: You can add different flavors, such as chocolate, vanilla, or nuts, to create a unique and delicious glaze.

Conclusion:

Praline glaze is a delicious and versatile topping that can be used on a variety of desserts. It is easy to make and can be customized to your own taste. With a little practice, you can create a praline glaze that will impress your friends and family.

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