🍰 Pecan Praline Cake

Pecan Praline Cake is a rich Southern-style dessert filled with buttery pecans and topped with a sweet praline glaze that soaks into the warm cake. Every bite is soft, moist, and full of caramel-like flavor from brown sugar and toasted pecans.

This cake is perfect for holidays, family gatherings, or anytime you want a comforting homemade dessert that feels special but is surprisingly easy to make.

🛒 Ingredients

For the Cake

• 1 box yellow cake mix
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• 4 large eggs
• ½ cup vegetable oil
• 1 cup whole milk
• ½ cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Praline Glaze

• ½ cup unsalted butter
• ½ cup brown sugar
• ¼ cup heavy cream or milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ cup chopped pecans
• 1 cup powdered sugar

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven
   Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
2. Prepare the Cake Batter
   In a large mixing bowl combine:
   • yellow cake mix
   • eggs
   • vegetable oil
   • milk
   • brown sugar
   • vanilla extract

   Mix until smooth and well combined. Fold in the chopped pecans.

3. Bake the Cake
   Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly. Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
4. Make the Praline Glaze
   While the cake is baking, prepare the glaze.

   In a saucepan over medium heat combine:

   • butter
   • brown sugar
   • cream

   Stir constantly until the butter melts and the mixture begins to bubble slightly.

5. Finish the Glaze
   Remove from heat and stir in:
   • vanilla extract
   • powdered sugar
   • chopped pecans

   Mix until smooth and glossy.

6. Pour the Glaze
   When the cake comes out of the oven, allow it to cool for about 5–10 minutes. Pour the warm praline glaze evenly over the cake so it slightly soaks into the top.
7. Serve
   Allow the glaze to set slightly before slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature.