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Butter Pecan Praline Cream Cake (Rich Southern-Style Dessert)

  • Author: WAFA LI

Ingredients

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For the butter pecan cake:

  • 2½ cups (315g) all-purpose flour
  • 1½ cups (300g) granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¾ cup (1½ sticks / 170g) unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup whole milk
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup chopped pecans, toasted

For the praline filling:

  • ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
  • ½ cup packed brown sugar
  • ¼ cup heavy cream
  • 1½ cups chopped pecans
  • Pinch of salt

For the cream cheese frosting:

  • 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3–4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

For garnish:

  • Extra toasted pecans
  • ¼ cup caramel sauce

Instructions

1. Make the cake:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9″ round pans.
  2. Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Beat butter until creamy. Gradually add dry ingredients alternating with milk, beginning and ending with flour. Mix in eggs and vanilla. Fold in toasted pecans.
  4. Divide batter between pans. Bake 25–30 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.

2. Make praline filling:

In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in brown sugar, cream, pecans, and salt. Cook 3–4 minutes until thickened. Cool completely.

3. Make frosting:

Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt until fluffy.

4. Assemble:

  • Place one cake layer on a plate. Spread praline filling evenly over top.
  • Top with second layer. Frost entire cake with cream cheese frosting.
  • Press toasted pecans onto sides or top. Drizzle with caramel just before serving.
💡 Pro Tips:
– Toast pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3–5 minutes until fragrant.
– For clean slices, chill cake 30 minutes before cutting.
– Make ahead: Cake layers freeze well; assemble day-of for best texture.

Prep Time & Nutrition (per slice, serves 12):

Prep Time: 30 min | Cook Time: 30 min | Total Time: 1 hr (+ cooling)
Servings: 12 | Calories: 420 | Net Carbs: 44g | Fats: 26g | Protein: 6g

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