Chocolate Praline Layer Cake recipe

Name: Chocolate Praline Layer Cake
Ingredients: 1 cup packed brown sugar; ¼ cup confectioners' sugar; ½ cup butter; ⅓ cup vegetable oil; 3 eggs; ¾ cup chopped pecans; ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 ¼ cups water; ¼ cup heavy whipping cream; 1 (18.25 ounce) package devil's food cake mix with pudding; 1 ¾ cups heavy whipping cream

Recipe Instructions

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 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.