Southern Pecan Praline Cake Recipe posted by Staff Writer Pin Share Tweet Email Jump to Recipe If you’re anything like me, the words “Southern” and “Pecan” together immediately call to mind one thing: Pralines. Those sweet, nutty, gooey treats are pretty much the epitome of Southern cuisine as far as I’m concerned. So when I set out to make a Southern-inspired cake, it was only natural that I include some pecans in the recipe. The result? This delicious Praline Cake! If you’re looking for a sweet but not too sweet dessert to serve up at your next gathering, this is definitely the cake for you. Trust me, your guests will love it! More Thanksgiving Recipes You’ll Love Classic 2-Pie Crust Recipe – Broken down step-by-step for beginners! Cake Mix Pumpkin Cookies – For when you don’t have time for 100% from scratch. Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies – For when you do! Pecan Pie Bread Pudding – Reader Favorite for 8+ years. Pumpkin Cinnamon Roll Cake – It’s seriously amazing. Grandma’s Chocolate Trifle – I look forward to this every year. Southern Pecan Praline Cake FAQ How Do You Store Southern Pecan Praline Cake? The best way to store cake is in an airtight container, away from moisture and sunlight. If you leave your cake exposed to the open air for long periods of time, it can cause condensation to build up inside the icing. This results in soggy spots on the top layer of your delicious dessert! Not pleasant at all. So please, store your cake properly! How Do You Freeze Southern Pecan Praline Cake? To freeze cake, make sure your cake is completely cooled down first. Wrap the entire cake tightly with aluminum foil or plastic freezer wrap , or place in a freezer bag and seal. Please remember to do this step carefully, as condensation will form on the inside of the wrapping paper. If you don’t wrap your cake properly it can become wet and mushy when thawed! When Will Southern Pecan Praline Cake Go Bad? Cakes that are kept in an airtight container (frosted or unfrosted) should last around 5 days after purchase. If you decide to freeze your cake, it can last anywhere from 1-2 months. Continue to Content Southern Pecan Praline Cake Recipe Yield: 16 Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes This Southern Pecan Praline Cake Recipe is extra delicious and would be a fantastic centerpiece of your Thanksgiving dessert table. Southern Butter Pecan Cake topped with an easy pecan praline sauce. Print Ingredients 1 cup vegetable oil ½ cup butter, melted 1 cup granulated sugar 2 cups brown sugar 5 eggs, room temperature 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon salt 1 cup milk 1 cup pecans, chopped 1 cup toffee bits For the Praline Caramel Sauce ½ cup butter 1 cup brown sugar ¼ cup heavy cream ½ teaspoon vanilla ½ cup pecans, chopped Instructions Preheat the oven to 325°F.Whisk together the oil, melted butter, sugar, and brown sugar in a large mixing bowl.Add the eggs and mix until combined.In a separate bowl mix together the flour, baking powder, and salt.Add the dry mixture and the milk to the large mixing bowl, and whisk together until the batter forms and there are no streaks of flour (some lumps are ok).Fold in the pecans and the toffee bitsPour the batter into a well greased bundt pan. Bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes.Let cool for about 30 minutes.Meanwhile, make the praline caramel sauce. Melt the butter and the brown sugar together over medium high heat. Stir in the cream. Bring mixture to a boil while stirring. Once it reaches a boil, allow it to bubble without stirring for one full minute.Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and chopped pecans.Invert the warm cake onto a plate and pour the caramel topping over. Notes This recipe could also be made in a 9x13 pan to simplify (and maximize sauce-to-cake ratio)!PS - I’ve been crushing on this bundt cake pan from Amazon. Nutrition Information: Yield: 16 Serving Size: 1 Amount Per Serving: Calories: 681Total Fat: 40gSaturated Fat: 14gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 24gCholesterol: 110mgSodium: 249mgCarbohydrates: 76gFiber: 2gSugar: 56gProtein: 6g More Pecan Recipes You’ll Love Pecan Praline Baked Brie Continue Reading Pecan Pie Continue Reading Pecan Pie Cobbler Cake Continue Reading Pecan Pie Dip Continue Reading Pecan Pie Cake Continue Reading Pecan Pie Bread Pudding Continue Reading Mini Pecan Pies Continue Reading Oreo Pecan Pie Bars Continue Reading Chocolate Pecan Pie Continue Reading Maple Glazed Pecans Continue Reading Double Decker Pecan Brie Pie Continue Reading Caramel Butter Pecan Cake Batter Dip Continue Reading 40 Desserts with Pecans Continue Reading More Bundt & Pound Cake Recipes Red Velvet Bundt Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting Continue Reading Gingerbread Bundt Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting Continue Reading Lemon Poppyseed Bundt Cake Continue Reading 60 Pound Cake & Bundt Cake Recipes Continue Reading Whole Wheat Pumpkin Bundt Cake with Maple Glaze Continue Reading Raspberry Lemon Mini Bundt Cakes Continue Reading Chocolate Chip Banana Bundt Cake Continue Reading Lemon Pound Cake Continue Reading Tagalong Pound Cake Continue Reading Golden Vanilla Pound Cake Continue Reading Starbucks Pumpkin Pound Cake Continue Reading I hope you enjoy this Pecan Praline Cake as much as I do. It’s become a favorite in our house and I think it will quickly become one of your favorites too! If you love butter pecan cake, be sure to try my easy Southern Butter Pecan Cake recipe next. Thank you for spending some time with me today. I always enjoy hearing from you so please leave me a comment below letting me know what you thought of this recipe. Have a wonderful day! Related Recipes: Pecan Pie Layer Cake Pecan Pie Cobbler Cake Pecan Pie Bread Pudding
