This Pecan Praline Cake is a sweet, nutty, and buttery dessert that’s loaded with toasted pecans and topped with a decadent praline glaze! It’s moist, rich, and full of Southern charm, making it perfect for special occasions, holidays, or an everyday treat.
🛒 Ingredients
For the Cake:
✔ 1 box butter pecan cake mix (or yellow cake mix for a homemade twist!) 🍰
✔ 1 cup chopped pecans, toasted (for extra crunch & flavor!) 🌰
✔ 1 cup sour cream (adds moisture & richness!) 🥛
✔ 4 large eggs (for structure & fluffiness!) 🥚
✔ ¾ cup vegetable oil or melted butter (for a tender crumb!) 🧈
✔ ½ cup brown sugar, packed (adds a caramel-like depth!) 🍯
✔ 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (boosts flavor!) 🌿
For the Praline Glaze:
✔ ½ cup unsalted butter (rich, smooth base!) 🧈
✔ 1 cup brown sugar, packed (for a caramelized praline topping!) 🍯
✔ ½ cup heavy cream (creates a silky, rich texture!) 🥛
✔ ½ teaspoon vanilla extract (adds warmth!) 🌿
✔ 1 cup pecans, roughly chopped (for a nutty crunch!) 🌰
✔ *Pinch of salt (optional, enhances flavors!) 🧂
👨🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
