Praline Cake

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup white sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1/2 cup heavy cream

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan.
2. In a large bowl, cream the 1/2 cup of butter and white sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; stir into the creamed mixture alternately with the milk. Fold in the pecans. Spread evenly into the prepared pan.
3. In a medium saucepan, melt the 1/2 cup butter over medium heat. Stir in the brown sugar and cream. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Boil for 2 minutes, then remove from the heat. Pour over the batter in the pan.
4. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven. The cake is done when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
5. Allow to cool before serving.

Interesting Facts

• The praline is a traditional French confection made from sugar, almonds, and cream.
• Praline cake is a popular dessert in the southern United States.
• The pecans used in this recipe can be replaced with walnuts or hazelnuts.
• This cake can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.