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Chocolate Praline Layer Cake

SUBMITTED BY: JJOHN32 PHOTO BY: MORUPE

"Delicious chocolate cake to serve during the holidays. If desired, garnish with whole pecans and chocolate curls"
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 40 stars. This recipe average a 4.8 star rating.
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Original recipe yield 2 - 8 or 9 inch pans

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 3/4 cup chopped pecans
  • 1 (18.25 ounce) package devil's food cake mix with pudding
  • 1 1/4 cups water
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 3 eggs
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  • 1 3/4 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). In a saucepan, combine the butter or margarine, 1/4 c whipping cream and brown sugar. Cook over low heat until the butter is just melted, stirring occasionally. Pour into two 8 or 9 inch round cake pans. Sprinkle evenly with the chopped pecans.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, water, oil and eggs at low speed until moistened. Beat 2 minutes at the highest speed. Carefully spoon the batter over the pecan mixture.
  3. Bake at 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) for 35 to 45 minutes, or until the cake springs back when lightly touched in the center. Cool 5 minutes. Remove from the pans and cool completely.
  4. In a small bowl, beat the 1 3/4 cups whipping cream until soft peaks form. Blend in the confectioners' sugar and vanilla extract. Beat until stiff peaks form.
  5. To assemble the cake, place one layer on a serving plate, praline side up. Spread with half of the whipped cream. Top with the second layer. Frost with the remaining whipped cream.. Store in refrigerator.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 14, 2007 by MORUPE
The absolute BEST cake ever! Fun fact...this cake has a total of 7,128 calories of which... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 27, 2006 by juliet1980
I made this cake yesterday for my mother-in-law's surprise b-day party...it was an incredible... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 23, 2005 by ALLY99
Awesome! I usually stick with the "safer" recipes on this site...the ones with many, many... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 29, 2002 by ERINELIZ821
I think the next time I bake it, I will use cream cheese frosting instead of whipped topping.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 3, 2007 by jho2003
Actually a Pillsbury recipe. I have made many times for family gatherings and everyone always... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 26, 2006 by espressolove
Verrrry tasty. However, after using shortening and parchment paper in the pans, the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 23, 2003 by ALICAT2999
I made this cake for my boss's birthday and he LOVED it. I couldn't find devils food cake... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 9, 2005 by fish taco
Delicious! Such a hit amongst my coworkers. Only one problem...it was very difficult to keep... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 24, 2003 by GEPASQUALE
I made this for a baking contest at work and won. it looked lovely and i got many... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 30, 2002 by Annette