Chocolate Praline Cake – The Ultimate Dessert Recipe
A decadent chocolate praline cake that combines rich chocolate layers with creamy frosting and a caramelized pecan topping.
Servings: 12 slices
Ingredients
- 1 box devil’s food cake mix
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 1/4 cups water
- 3 large eggs
- 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup caramel ice cream topping
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Additional chopped pecans for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour three 8-inch round cake pans.
- Prepare the cake mix according to the package directions using oil, water, and eggs.
- Divide batter evenly among prepared pans. Bake for 22-26 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cakes cool completely.
- Use the handle of a wooden spoon to poke holes all over the top of each cake layer.
- Mix sweetened condensed milk and caramel topping together, then pour over each cake layer. Let sit until absorbed.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add brown sugar and milk. Bring to a boil and boil for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Remove from heat. Stir in powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth.
- Place one cake layer on a plate or stand, top with praline frosting, and sprinkle with pecans. Repeat with remaining layers.
- Garnish with extra pecans if desired. Chill until ready to serve.