1️⃣ Preheat & Prepare the Cake Batter
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking pan (or use a bundt pan for a fancy look!).
2️⃣ Mix the Cake Ingredients
- In a large mixing bowl, combine:
✅ Cake mix
✅ Toasted pecans
✅ Sour cream
✅ Eggs
✅ Oil or melted butter
✅ Brown sugar
✅ Vanilla extract - Stir until just combined (don’t overmix!).
3️⃣ Bake to Perfection
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cool for 15 minutes before adding the glaze.
4️⃣ Make the Praline Glaze
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter and whisk in brown sugar.
- Add heavy cream, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt, stirring continuously.
- Bring to a gentle simmer for 2–3 minutes, or until the glaze thickens slightly.
- Stir in chopped pecans, then remove from heat.
5️⃣ Pour Over the Cake & Serve!
- Drizzle the warm praline glaze over the cooled cake.
- Let it set for 10 minutes, then slice and serve!
🍽️ How to Serve This Pecan Praline Cake
✔ With a Scoop of Vanilla Ice Cream 🍦
✔ Drizzled with Extra Caramel Sauce 🍯
✔ Topped with Whipped Cream 🍰
✔ Paired with Hot Coffee or Tea ☕
🛠️ Storage & Make-Ahead Tips
- Refrigerate: Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Freeze: Wrap slices tightly and freeze for up to 3 months—thaw overnight before serving.
- Reheat: Warm in the microwave for 15 seconds for a fresh-baked taste!
💖 Why You’ll LOVE This Recipe!
✔ Super Moist & Buttery – Thanks to sour cream & brown sugar! 🍰
✔ Loaded with Pecans – The perfect balance of crunch & sweetness! 🌰
✔ Easy to Make – Uses cake mix for quick prep, but tastes homemade! ⏳
✔ Perfect for Holidays, Birthdays, or Just Because! 🎉
This Pecan Praline Cake is decadent, nutty, and dripping with rich caramel praline goodness—an irresistible Southern-style dessert that everyone will love! 😍
💬 Tried this recipe? Let me know how it turned out in the comments! ⬇️🔥🍰🌰
