Best 7 Southern Praline Cake Recipes

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In the realm of Southern desserts, the Praline Cake stands tall, a symphony of flavors and textures that captivates the senses. This delectable cake is characterized by its moist, tender crumb, infused with the rich, nutty flavor of pecans and the luscious sweetness of praline sauce. As you slice into its golden-brown exterior, layers of moist cake, creamy praline filling, and a decadent praline glaze greet you, promising an unforgettable taste experience. Each bite offers a harmonious blend of flavors, where the buttery cake provides a sturdy foundation for the creamy praline filling to shine, while the praline glaze adds a touch of elegance and a satisfying crunch. This Southern Praline Cake is not just a dessert; it's a testament to the culinary heritage of the South, where tradition and innovation intertwine to create something truly special.

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

SOUTHERN PECAN PRALINE CAKE



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Although made from box ingredients, this cake is really good. It's great for pot lucks, and it keeps and freezes well. The geniuses wouldn't let me say that vegetable oil can be substituted for the coconut oil.

Provided by Chef PotPie

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (15 1/4 ounce) box butter pecan cake mix
1 (15 ounce) container coconut pecan frosting
4 large eggs
3/4 cup coconut oil
1 cup water
1/2 cup roasted pecan, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. and spray a 9x13 baking dish with non-stick baking spray.
  • Place the cake mix, coconut frosting, eggs, oil and water in a large mixing bowl. Use a hand held or your stand mixer and mix well to combine everything. Add the pecans and mix again.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan.
  • Bake for 40 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the cake pulls away from the sides. Set aside to cool on a wire cooling rack.
  • To make the praline topping, combine the butter and sweetened condensed milk in a small saucepan and stir until the butter is melted. Add the pecans and mix well. Pour over the cooled cake and serve.
  • RECIPE NOTES.
  • Southern Pecan Praline Cake keeps well covered in the fridge for approximately one week, or you can wrap it well in foil and store in a large ziplock bag in your freezer for up to two months.
  • *To roast pecans, spread them out in a single layer on a baking sheet and roast in a 350-degree oven for 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 357.1, Fat 28.6, SaturatedFat 18.5, Cholesterol 74.4, Sodium 113.6, Carbohydrate 23, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 17.4, Protein 3.2

SOUTHERN PECAN PRALINE CAKE



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

Provided by gailanng

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 cup butter, softened
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed
4 large eggs
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3/4 cup butter
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed
4 large egg yolks
1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups pecans, chopped

Steps:

  • Grease and flour three nine-inch round cake pans and preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Cream the butter with both granulated sugar and light brown sugar until very light and fluffy, then add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Sift the flour with the baking powder, baking soda and salt and add to the batter alternately with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry mixture. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  • Divide batter evenly among the prepared pans and bake in the center of the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in the center of the layers comes out clean. Cool layers in their pans over a rack for ten minutes, then loosen and turn out layers directly onto racks for cooling. Cool layers thoroughly before icing.
  • For the icing, melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Remove from heat, then stir in granulated sugar and light brown sugar. (Sugars will not dissolve).
  • In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks with the evaporated milk until smooth, then whisk this mixture into the saucepan with the sugar mixture. Return saucepan to a medium heat setting and cook, whisking constantly, until mixture is thick, shiny and caramel-like, about 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and pecans.
  • Cool icing to a good spreading consistency (about 30 minutes), then spread evenly between cooled cake layers and over the top and sides of the cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1007.8, Fat 55.5, SaturatedFat 25.2, Cholesterol 246.9, Sodium 576.2, Carbohydrate 119.3, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 83.2, Protein 13

SOUTHERN PRALINE CAKE RECIPE - (4.2/5)



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Provided by á-5050

Number Of Ingredients 18

PRALINE ICING:
1 cup butter, softened
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed
4 large eggs
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3/4 cup butter
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed
4 large eggs yolks
1 large can (12 ounces) evaporated milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups pecans, chopped

Steps:

  • Grease and flour three nine-inch round cake pans and preheat oven to 350°F Cream the butter with both granulated sugar and light brown sugar until very light and fluffy, then add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Sift the flour with the baking powder, baking soda and salt and add to the batter alternately with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry mixture. Stir in the vanilla extract. Divide batter evenly among the prepared pans and bake in the center of the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in the center of the layers comes out clean. Cool layers in their pans over a rack for ten minutes, then loosen and turn out layers directly onto racks for cooling. Cool layers thoroughly before icing. For the icing, melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Remove from heat, then stir in granulated sugar and light brown sugar. (Sugars will not dissolve). In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks with the evaporated milk until smooth, then whisk this mixture into the saucepan with the sugar mixture. Return saucepan to a medium heat setting and cook, whisking constantly, until mixture is thick, shiny and caramel-like, about 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and pecans. Cool icing to a good spreading consistency (about 30 minutes), then spread evenly between cooled cake layers and over the top and sides of the cake.

SOUTHERN PECAN PRALINE SHEET CAKE RECIPE - (3.4/5)



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Provided by clawson

Number Of Ingredients 11

Cake
1 box Betty Crocker butter pecan cake mix
16 oz. can Betty Crocker Coconut Pecan Frosting
4 large eggs
3/4 Cup canola or coconut oil
1 Cup half-and-half for increased flavor instead of water
1/2 Cup chopped pecans
Butter Pecan Glaze
14 oz. can sweetened condensed milk
3 Tbs butter
1/2 Cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Cake: Preheat oven to 350°. Grease or spray a 9×13 baking dish with cooking spray. In a mixing bowl, combine all the cake ingredients except for the chopped pecans. Mix well. Add chopped pecans and stir to combine. Pour batter into prepared baking dish. Bake for about 40-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Butter Pecan Glaze: In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Add condensed milk and stir. Heat thoroughly, then add chopped pecans. Stir again to combine and remove from heat. Spoon sauce over individual slices of cake or spread over the entire cake (much easier).

SOUTHERN PRALINE RUM CAKE



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A rich, delicious rum cake with praline flavor that is easy to make.

Provided by Connee Conehead

Categories     Cakes

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 c pecans, chopped
1/2 c butter (at room temperature)
2/3 c dark brown sugar, firmly packed
4 large eggs
1 pkg 15.25 oz. super moist butter pecan cake mix
1/3 c cornstarch
1/2 c heavy cream
1/2 c spiced rum
2 tsp vanilla extract
GLAZE
4 Tbsp butter
4 Tbsp water
1/2 c dark brown sugar, firmly packed
1/4 c spiced rum

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oven to 325 degrees F.
  • 2. Grease and flour a 12-cup tube pan.
  • 3. Sprinkle pecans evenly into pan.
  • 4. In mixer bowl, at low speed, cream butter and 3/4 cup dark brown sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, stirring after each addition.
  • 5. Combine cake mixr and cornstarch in a medium bowl.
  • 6. Add dry mixture, alternately with heavy cream; mixing well.
  • 7. Stir in 1/2 cup spiced rum and the vanilla extract.
  • 8. Pour evenly into prepared tube pan.
  • 9. Bake for 50 minutes or until cake tester, inserted deeply into cake, comes out clean.
  • 10. Cool in pan for 15 minutes; then turn out onto serving plate.
  • 11. To make glaze, in a small saucepan, over low-medium heat; melt butter.
  • 12. Add water and 1/2 cup dark brown sugar.
  • 13. Stir and watch glaze constantly; when it comes to a boil, remove from heat.
  • 14. Add 1/4 cup spiced rum.
  • 15. With fork, poke holes all over top of cake.
  • 16. Using pastry brush, smooth glaze all over cake.
  • 17. Serve or cover tightly with foil until ready to be served.

SOUTHERN PRALINE CAKE



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Love this cake!!!

Provided by Ann Simmons

Categories     Cakes

Number Of Ingredients 20

INGREDIENTS FOR CAKE:
2 stick of unsalted butter, soft
1 1/2 c extra fine granulated sugar
1 c light brown sugar
4 large eggs, room temperature
1 Tbsp vanilla extract
3 1/4 c all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 c milk
1/2 c chopped pecans
SOUTHERN PRALINE ICING:
1 1/2 stick unsalted butter
1 c extra fine granulated sugar
1/2 c light brown sugar
4 large egg yolks
12 oz evaporated milk
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 to 2 c chopped pecans (depends on how much you like pecans.)

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  • 2. Butter and flour three nine inch round baking pans, then set aside.
  • 3. Cream the butter until creamy, add the sugars and cream further. Add eggs one at a time waiting for previous added egg to be fully incorporated into mixture. Scrape in between additions. Cream until light and fluffy. Add vanilla extract.
  • 4. Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Add one fourth of the flour and combine, and then add a third of the milk and combine. Repeat with flour and milk until all is incorporated. Stir in 1/2 cup pecans.
  • 5. Divide the batter evenly into the prepared pans and place in the oven. Bake for approximately 30-35 minutes or until the center bounces back when gently pressed or an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
  • 6. Let sit for 10 minutes before removing from pan. Let cool.
  • 7. For the icing, melt the butter in a saucepan.
  • 8. Remove from heat and add the sugars, stir to combine.
  • 9. Next add egg yolks and evaporated milk. Stir until mixed well then place back over medium heat and allow to thicken stirring constantly until nice and creamy. Add vanilla and pecans and set aside to cool for 30 minutes before icing cake.

Tips:

  • Mise en Place: Before starting, ensure all ingredients are measured and ready. This will help the baking process go smoothly.
  • Use Room Temperature Ingredients: For best results, bring eggs, butter, and milk to room temperature before mixing. This ensures they blend well and create a smooth batter.
  • Cream Butter and Sugar Properly: Creaming butter and sugar together until light and fluffy is essential for a successful cake. This process incorporates air into the mixture, resulting in a tender and airy cake.
  • Add Eggs One at a Time: Gradually adding eggs one at a time helps prevent the batter from curdling. Beat well after each addition to ensure they are fully incorporated.
  • Do Not Overmix: Overmixing the batter can result in a tough and dense cake. Mix only until the ingredients are well combined.
  • Use Fresh Baking Powder: Make sure your baking powder is fresh and active. Old baking powder can result in a flat and dense cake.
  • Preheat the Oven: Always preheat the oven to the desired temperature before baking. This ensures the cake bakes evenly.
  • Test for Doneness: Insert a toothpick or skewer into the center of the cake. If it comes out clean, the cake is done.
  • Cool Completely: Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting. This will help prevent the frosting from melting and sliding off.

Conclusion:

The Southern Praline Cake is a delightful and decadent dessert that combines the flavors of sweet pralines and moist cake. With its rich, buttery texture and crunchy praline topping, this cake is sure to be a hit at any gathering. By following the tips and recipe provided, you can easily create this Southern classic in your own kitchen. Enjoy the sweet taste of the South with every bite of this delectable cake!

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