Here’s a rich and indulgent Pecan Praline Cake recipe — perfect for holidays, potlucks, or when you’re craving something decadently Southern!
Pecan Praline Cake with Butter Sauce
🍰 Ingredients:
For the Cake:
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1 box butter pecan cake mix (15.25 oz)
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1 tub (16 oz) coconut pecan frosting
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4 large eggs
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¾ cup vegetable oil
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1 cup water
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½ cup chopped pecans (optional, for extra crunch)
For the Praline Sauce:
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1 stick (½ cup) butter
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1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
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½ cup chopped pecans
🧁 Instructions:
1. Preheat & Prep:
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish or two 8-inch round pans.
2. Make the Cake Batter:
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In a large bowl, combine:
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cake mix
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coconut pecan frosting
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eggs
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oil
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water
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Mix until well combined (about 2–3 minutes).
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Fold in chopped pecans, if using.
3. Bake:
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Pour batter into the prepared pan(s).
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Bake for 35–45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
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Cool slightly while you prepare the sauce.
🍯 Make the Praline Sauce:
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In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.
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Stir in sweetened condensed milk and pecans.
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Heat until warm and smooth (don’t boil), about 4–5 minutes.
🍽️ Serve:
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Pour warm praline sauce over the slightly cooled cake.
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Let it soak in a bit before slicing.
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Serve warm or at room temperature.
🔁 Variations:
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Add a dash of cinnamon or nutmeg to the batter for a fall twist.
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Toast the pecans beforehand for deeper flavor.
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Top with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
