CHOCOLATE PRALINE LAYER CAKE

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This is a wonderful cake we often have at special occasions. It is a Pillsbury bake off winner from many years ago.

Provided by Michelle S.

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup butter
1/4 cup whipping cream
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
3/4 cup coarsley chopped pecans
1 (18 ounce) package devil's food cake mix
1 1/4 cups water
1/3 cup oil
3 eggs
1 1/4 cups whipping cream
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1/4 teaspoon vanilla
pecan halves, if desired
chocolate curls, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 325 degrees.
  • In a heavy saucepan, combine butter, 1/4 cup whipping cream and brown sugar.
  • Cook over low heat just until butter is melted, stirring occasionally.
  • Pour into two 9-inch round cake pans; sprinkle evenly with chopped pecans.
  • In a large bowl, combine remaining cake ingredients at low speed until moistened; beat 2 minutes at high speed.
  • Carefully spoon batter over pecan mixture around edges of pan; spoon remaining batter in center of pans.
  • Bake at 325 degrees for 35 to 45 minutes, or until done.
  • Cool 5 minutes; remove from pans and cool completely.
  • In a small bowl, beat 1 1/4 cup whipping cream until soft peaks form.
  • Blend in powdered sugar and vanilla; beat until stiff peaks form.
  • To assemble cake, place 1 layer on serving plate, praline side up.
  • Spread with half of whipped cream.
  • Top with second layer, praline side up; spread top with remaining whipped cream.
  • Garnish with pecan halves and chocolate curls if desired.
  • Store in refrigerator.

Saisuda Wilson
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This cake is a chocolate lover's dream! It was rich, decadent, and absolutely delicious.


Dady Princess
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I'm not a very experienced baker, but this cake was easy to make and turned out great!


Jeyaseelan Komahan
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I made this cake for my daughter's birthday and she loved it! It was the perfect cake for a special occasion.


Md:Mutahasshinah Al Mithul
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This cake was easy to make and turned out great! I will definitely be making it again.


Roaa Helal
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I'm not a big fan of chocolate cake, but this one was really good. The praline filling was the perfect touch.


raufun islam
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This cake is perfect for any special occasion. It's beautiful, delicious, and sure to impress your guests.


Usman Zada
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The cake was good, but I think I would have liked it better with a different frosting.


Bobo Derry
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This cake was a lot of work, but it was worth it! It was absolutely stunning and delicious.


Aaditya Dangi
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I had some trouble getting the cake layers to rise evenly, but the end result was still delicious.


Salin Sapkota
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The cake was beautiful and tasted even better than it looked! I will definitely be making this again.


Harrison Okechukwu
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but the praline filling was delicious.


Rana Amanullah
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I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best chocolate cake he's ever had.


Munira Yasmeen
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This cake is amazing! The chocolate and praline flavors are perfectly balanced and the texture is divine.


Saifullah Mir (PaGaL)
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I've made this cake several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The praline filling is especially addictive.


Luis Encinas
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This chocolate praline layer cake was a hit at my party! It was rich, decadent, and absolutely delicious. The instructions were easy to follow and the cake turned out perfectly.


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