Best Easy Praline Pecan Cake Recipes

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EASY PRALINE PECAN CAKE



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This is an easy wonderful recipe. Your friends will think you slaved in the kitchen all day!

Provided by Laura Davis

Categories     Cakes

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pkg butter pecan cake mix
16 oz container coconut pecan frosting
4 eggs
3/4 c vegetable oil
1 c water
1 c chopped pecans

Steps:

  • 1. 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.
  • 2. 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.

PRALINE PECANS



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Here is as incredibly easy recipe for candied pecans - perfect for gift-giving or Christmas party dessert treats.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 35m

Yield 32

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter, cut into pieces
1/2 cup milk
2 tablespoons corn syrup
5 cups pecan halves, toasted

Steps:

  • Line 15x10-inch pan with sides with waxed paper. In heavy 3-quart saucepan, stir together granulated sugar, brown sugar, butter, milk and corn syrup. Heat to boiling over medium heat, stirring constantly. Boil 7 to 8 minutes, stirring constantly, to 234°F on candy thermometer or until small amount of mixture dropped into a cup of very cold water forms a ball that flattens when removed from water.
  • Remove from heat; vigorously stir in pecans. Spoon mixture into pan, spreading in even layer. Let stand 20 minutes or until firm. Break into pieces. Store in airtight container at room temperature up to 1 week.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190, Carbohydrate 18 g, Fat 3, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 30 mg

HEAVENLY PRALINE CAKE



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A moist cake and generous frosting are filled with the fabulous flavor of caramel. The candied pecans are almost a dessert by themselves!-Jennifer Rodriguez, Midland, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h40m

Yield 16 servings (5 cups candied pecans).

Number Of Ingredients 23

CANDIED PECANS (optional):
1 large egg white
4 cups pecan halves
1/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup packed dark brown sugar
CAKE:
1 cup butter, softened
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
2 cups packed dark brown sugar
4 large eggs, room temperature
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup sour cream
1 cup chopped pecans, toasted
ICING:
1 cup packed dark brown sugar
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup 2% milk
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°. In a large bowl, beat egg white until foamy. Add pecan halves; stir gently to coat. Combine sugar and brown sugar; add to pecan mixture and stir gently to coat., Spread into two greased 15x10x1-in. baking pans. Bake 18-22 minutes, stirring once. Cool. Store in an airtight container., Meanwhile, in a large bowl, cream butter, cream cheese and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add to the creamed mixture alternately with sour cream, beating well after each addition. Stir in chopped pecans., Transfer to a greased and floured 10-in. fluted tube pan. Bake at 325° 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely., In a small saucepan, combine brown sugar, butter and milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 1 minute longer. Remove from heat; stir in confectioners' sugar and vanilla until smooth. Drizzle over cake. Serve with candied pecans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 559 calories, Fat 31g fat (17g saturated fat), Cholesterol 124mg cholesterol, Sodium 305mg sodium, Carbohydrate 65g carbohydrate (48g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

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

PECAN PRALINE CAKE



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Categories     Cake     Milk/Cream     Dessert     Bake     Thanksgiving     Pecan     Fall     Bon Appétit     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

Cake
2 1/2 cups cake flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
2 cups sugar
4 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup whole milk
1 1/2 cups chopped pecans
Syrup
3 tablespoons water
3 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon bourbon
Vanilla Cream Cheese Frosting
Pecan Praline Topping

Steps:

  • For cake:
  • Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 350°F. Butter two 9-inch-diameter cake pans with 2-inch-high sides. Line bottoms of pans with waxed paper; butter paper. Whisk flour, baking powder and salt in medium bowl to blend. Using electric mixer, beat butter and sugar in large bowl until fluffy. Add eggs 1 at a time, beating until well blended after each addition. Mix in vanilla. Beat in dry ingredients in 3 additions alternately with milk in 2 additions, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Stir in chopped pecans. Divide batter between pans.
  • Bake cakes until tester inserted into center comes out clean and cakes begin to pull away from sides of pans, about 35 minutes. Cool cakes in pans on racks 10 minutes. If necessary, run small knife around pan sides to loosen cakes. Turn cakes out onto racks; peel off waxed paper. Cool cakes completely. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Wrap in foil and store at room temperature.)
  • For syrup:
  • Stir 3 tablespoons water and sugar in small saucepan over medium heat until sugar dissolves and mixture comes to simmer. Remove from heat. Stir in bourbon. Cool.
  • Using 9-inch-diameter tart pan bottom as aid, transfer 1 cake layer, flat side up, to platter. Brush some of syrup over top of cake. Spread 1 cup cream cheese frosting over top. Top with second cake layer, flat side up. Brush top and sides of cake with remaining syrup. Spread remaining frosting over top and sides of cake. Arrange Pecan Praline Topping all over top of cake, mounding slightly in center. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover with cake dome and refrigerate. Let stand at room temperature 1 hour before serving.)

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