Praline Butter Pecan Sheet Cake Recipe
The Praline Butter Pecan Sheet Cake is a Southern-inspired dessert featuring a moist, buttery pecan-infused cake topped with a rich praline glaze. Perfect for gatherings, it combines creamy, nutty flavors with a caramel-like topping for an irresistible homemade treat.
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Electric mixer
- Measuring cups and spoons
- 13×9-inch baking pan
- Spatula
- Saucepan
- Cooling rack
Ingredients
For the Cake
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup chopped pecans
For the Praline Topping
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup light brown sugar packed
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
Prepare the Cake Batter
- ● Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 13×9-inch baking pan.
- ● In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.
- ● Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.
- ● In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- ● Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the buttermilk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- ● Fold in the chopped pecans.
Bake the Cake
- ● Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly.
- ● Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- ● Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan on a cooling rack.
Make the Praline Topping
- ● In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- ● Add the brown sugar and heavy cream, stirring constantly until the mixture begins to boil.
- ● Boil for 1 minute, then remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- ● Gradually whisk in the powdered sugar until smooth and well combined.
- ● Stir in the chopped pecans.
Assemble the Cake
- ● Pour the praline topping over the cooled cake, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
- ● Allow the topping to set for about 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
This recipe is all about celebrating the beauty of simple ingredients. But feel free to get creative!
Add a pinch of cinnamon to the cake batter for a warm touch, or drizzle the top with melted chocolate for an extra decadent finish. The possibilities are endless!