CHOCOLATE-PRALINE LAYER CAKE

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For the chocolate-lover in all of us, this dessert is the one. Packed with pecans, the luscious layers are topped off with heart-shaped chocolate candies. Every day is Valentine's Day with this cake!-Kathy Engler, Brookfield, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
3/4 cup coarsely chopped pecans
CAKE:
1 package chocolate cake mix (regular size)
4 eggs
1 cup fat-free milk
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
1 package (3.4 ounces) cook-and-serve chocolate pudding mix
TOPPING:
1-3/4 cups heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Chocolate curls and heart-shaped chocolate candies

Steps:

  • In a small heavy saucepan, combine the brown sugar, butter and cream. Cook and stir over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. Pour into two greased 9-in. round baking pans and sprinkle with pecans., In a large bowl, beat the cake mix, eggs, milk, butter, sweetened condensed milk and pudding mix; beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes. Transfer to prepared pans., Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., In a large bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add confectioners' sugar and vanilla; beat until stiff peaks form., Place one cake layer on a serving plate, praline side up. Spread with half of the whipped cream. Top with remaining cake layer; spread remaining whipped cream over top. Garnish with chocolate curls and candies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 674 calories, Fat 41g fat (22g saturated fat), Cholesterol 170mg cholesterol, Sodium 506mg sodium, Carbohydrate 72g carbohydrate (55g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

Kipp Young
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This cake is the best chocolate cake I've ever had!


john gerbier
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I can't wait to make this cake again!


Rohan bist
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This cake is a keeper!


Aldridge Fortein
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I'm so glad I found this recipe!


Malik Zohaib110
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This cake is perfect for any occasion.


Kaif Raza
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a special dessert.


Gabrielle Brown
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This cake is very dense and rich, so a little goes a long way.


Sehar Collection
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I'm not a huge fan of chocolate cake, but this one was really good.


Christa Harris
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good.


Paul Hall
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I love this cake! It's the perfect balance of chocolate and praline.


Michael Harnish
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This cake is so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. I've made it several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Web Project
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I made this cake for my birthday and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.


Janaid Akram
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This cake was absolutely delicious! The chocolate and praline flavors were perfect together, and the cake was moist and fluffy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a special dessert.