Southern Pecan Praline Sheet Cake

Southern Pecan Praline Sheet Cake is a delicious dessert that combines the flavors of pecans and pralines in a moist and sweet sheet cake. Here’s a basic recipe for making this delectable treat:

Ingredients:

For the Cake:

• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
• 1 cup water
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon baking soda

For the Pecan Praline Topping:

• 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt
• Instructions:
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan.
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup of unsalted butter and 1 cup of water. Bring to a boil and then remove from heat.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and granulated sugar. Pour the hot butter and water mixture over the flour and sugar, and mix until well combined.
  4. Add the sour cream, eggs, vanilla extract, and baking soda to the mixture. Stir until the batter is smooth.
  5. Pour the cake batter into the prepared baking pan, and spread it evenly.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. While the cake is baking, prepare the pecan praline topping. In a saucepan, melt 1/2 cup of unsalted butter over medium heat. Stir in the brown sugar and heavy cream. Bring the mixture to a boil and cook for about 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
  8. Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the chopped pecans, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt.
  9. As soon as the cake comes out of the oven, pour the pecan praline topping over the hot cake.
  10. Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan, and the topping will set as it cools.
  11. Once the cake is cool, you can slice and serve it. It’s delicious on its own or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

  This Southern Pecan Praline Sheet Cake is a delightful dessert that captures the flavors of the South with its rich and nutty praline topping. Enjoy!