Southern Pecan Praline Cake

This Southern Pecan Praline Cake combines a buttery, flavorful cake with a decadent praline topping for the ultimate Southern dessert experience. The cake itself is rich and moist thanks to a blend of butter pecan cake mix and coconut pecan frosting, with roasted pecans for extra crunch. The creamy praline topping, made with sweetened condensed milk and more roasted pecans, brings it all together with a perfect balance of sweetness and crunch. Simple to make but sure to impress, it’s ideal for gatherings and special occasions.

Clare Greco
Updated on Monday 02 December 2024
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Bring the comforting taste of the South to your table with this easy-to-make Southern Pecan Praline Cake. This buttery and flavorful cake is topped with a creamy praline glaze, adding sweetness and crunch with every bite.

INGREDIENTS

  • Butter Pecan Cake Mix: 15.25 oz box, for a flavorful cake base
  • Coconut Pecan Frosting: 15 oz tub, to enhance the cake’s richness
  • Eggs: 4 large, for structure and moisture
  • Vegetable or Coconut Oil: ¾ cup, to add moisture
  • Water: 1 cup, to bind the ingredients
  • Roasted Pecans: ½ cup, chopped, for added crunch
  • Sweetened Condensed Milk: 14 oz can, for the praline topping
  • Unsalted Butter: 2 tbsp, melted for the topping
  • Roasted Pecans: ½ cup, chopped for the topping

INSTRUCTIONS

Step 1:
Preheat oven to 350°F and spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with non-stick spray.
Step 2:
In a large mixing bowl, combine the butter pecan cake mix, coconut pecan frosting, eggs, oil, and water. Stir until well combined.
Step 3:
Mix in the roasted chopped pecans, then pour the batter into the prepared baking dish.
Step 4:
Bake for 40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cool completely on a wire rack.
Step 5:
To prepare the praline topping, melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the sweetened condensed milk and chopped roasted pecans.
Step 6:
Pour the praline topping evenly over the cooled cake before serving.

Serving and Storage Tips

  • Serve at room temperature for the best flavor and texture.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature or refrigerate for up to 4 days.
  • Reheat slices in the microwave for a few seconds if desired.

Helpful Notes

  • To add a deeper flavor, use toasted pecans.
  • The praline topping can be made ahead and stored separately.

Tips from Well-Known Chefs

  • Chef Bailey recommends adding a pinch of sea salt to the praline topping for contrast.
  • Chef Martinez suggests serving with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
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Pecan Praline Cake

Easy Southern Pecan Praline Cake with butter pecan flavor and a rich praline topping. Perfect for gatherings and celebrations.

Prep Time
10 Minutes
Cook Time
40 Minutes
Total Time
50 Minutes

Category: Sweet Treats

Difficulty: Easy

Cuisine: Southern American

Yield: 12 Servings (One 9x13-inch cake)

Dietary: Vegetarian

Ingredients

01 15.25 oz Box Butter Pecan Cake Mix.
02 15 oz Tub Coconut Pecan Frosting.
03 4 large Eggs.
04 ¾ cup Vegetable or Coconut Oil.
05 1 cup Water.
06 ½ cup Roasted Pecans, chopped.
07 1 (14 oz) Can Sweetened Condensed Milk (for praline topping).
08 2 tbsp Unsalted Butter (for praline topping).
09 ½ cup Roasted Pecans, chopped (for praline topping).

Instructions

Step 01

Preheat oven to 350°F and spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with non-stick spray.

Step 02

In a large mixing bowl, combine the butter pecan cake mix, coconut pecan frosting, eggs, oil, and water. Mix until well combined.

Step 03

Stir in the roasted chopped pecans and pour the batter into the prepared baking dish.

Step 04

Bake for 40 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely on a wire rack.

Step 05

To make the praline topping, melt the butter in a saucepan and stir in the sweetened condensed milk. Add the roasted chopped pecans and mix until combined.

Step 06

Pour the praline topping over the cooled cake before serving.

Notes

  1. This Southern Pecan Praline Cake offers a rich butter pecan flavor, enhanced by a creamy praline topping.
  2. Roasted pecans add a crunch and depth to the cake.
  3. Perfect for gatherings and celebrations.

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

It is important to consider this information as approximate and not to use it as definitive health advice.
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