CHOCOLATE PECAN LAYER CAKE

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Make and share this Chocolate Pecan Layer Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Dienia B.

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 55m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

18 1/4 ounces chocolate cake mix
3 eggs
1/2 cup oil
1 1/4 cups water
1 cup brown sugar
2/3 cup whipping cream
3 tablespoons whipping cream
1/2 cup butter
1 lb powdered sugar
1/2 cup pecans, chopped
1 cup pecan halves

Steps:

  • Grease 2 9 inch pans.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Combine cake mix, eggs, water and oil.
  • Bake 25 minutes.
  • Meanwhile combine brown sugar, 2/3 cup whipping cream and butter in sauce pan. Cook over medium heat stirring constantly until mixture comes to a boil. Reduce heat. Simmer stirring constantly for 1 minute. Cool to room temperature.
  • Drizzle 2 tablespoons sauce over each layer.
  • Place remaining sauce in bowl. Add powdered sugar. Beat on high til smooth, 3 minutes. Add enough whipping cream for spreading consistancy.
  • Place 1 layer on plate. Spread with 3/4 cup frosting. Sprinkle with chopped pecans.
  • Top with second layer. Spread top and side with remaining frosting. Arrange pecan halves on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 714.1, Fat 40.2, SaturatedFat 12.5, Cholesterol 96.5, Sodium 442.2, Carbohydrate 89.3, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 71.8, Protein 5.7

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