Praline 'n Cream Shortcake

Health score
2%
Praline 'n Cream Shortcake
90 min.
6
643kcal

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Indulge your sweet tooth with our delightful Praline 'n Cream Shortcake, a dessert that promises to be the star of any gathering! This luscious treat combines the rich flavors of caramel and pecans, creating a heavenly experience that will leave your guests begging for seconds. With a preparation time of just 90 minutes, you can easily whip up this showstopper for a special occasion or a cozy family dinner.

The shortcake itself is a moist and tender delight, made with simple ingredients that come together to create a beautifully baked base. As it bakes, your kitchen will fill with the warm, inviting aroma of caramel and vanilla, setting the stage for the deliciousness to come. Once cooled, the shortcake is split and generously filled with a whipped cream mixture that is both light and decadent, thanks to the addition of caramel topping and crunchy pecans.

This Praline 'n Cream Shortcake is not just a feast for the taste buds; it’s also a visual delight. The layers of creamy filling peek out from between the golden cake, making it a stunning centerpiece for your dessert table. Whether you’re celebrating a birthday, hosting a dinner party, or simply treating yourself, this dessert is sure to impress. So gather your ingredients and get ready to create a memorable dessert that will have everyone asking for your secret recipe!

Ingredients

  • 1.5 teaspoons double-acting baking powder 
  • cup brown sugar packed
  • 0.3 cup mrs richardson's butterscotch caramel sauce room temperature
  •  eggs 
  • cup flour all-purpose gold medal®
  • 0.8 cup milk 
  • 0.5 cup pecans chopped
  • tablespoons powdered sugar 
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.3 cup shortening 
  • teaspoon vanilla 
  • 1.5 cups whipping cream 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • wire rack
  • hand mixer
  • toothpicks
  • cake form

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour 9-inch round cake pan. In medium bowl, beat all shortcake ingredients with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, scraping bowl constantly. Beat on high speed 3 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally.
  2. Pour into pan.
  3. Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes.
  4. Remove from pan to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 15 minutes.
  5. In chilled large bowl, beat whipping cream, caramel topping and powdered sugar with electric mixer on high speed until stiff. Stir in pecans. Split shortcake horizontally. Fill and top shortcake with whipped cream mixture.

Nutrition Facts

Calories643kcal
Protein4.11%
Fat56.53%
Carbs39.36%

Properties

Glycemic Index
35.83
Glycemic Load
12.33
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
10.607826206995%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.98mg
Delphinidin
0.66mg
Catechin
0.66mg
Epigallocatechin
0.51mg
Epicatechin
0.07mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.21mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:642.86kcal
32.14%
Fat:41.29g
63.52%
Saturated Fat:17.92g
112.02%
Carbohydrates:64.69g
21.56%
Net Carbohydrates:63.25g
23%
Sugar:47.27g
52.53%
Cholesterol:98.18mg
32.72%
Sodium:381.22mg
16.57%
Alcohol:0.23g
100%
Alcohol %:0.15%
100%
Protein:6.76g
13.52%
Manganese:0.59mg
29.26%
Vitamin A:977.22IU
19.54%
Calcium:184.52mg
18.45%
Selenium:12.6µg
18.01%
Vitamin B2:0.3mg
17.84%
Vitamin B1:0.26mg
17.18%
Phosphorus:154.59mg
15.46%
Folate:46.51µg
11.63%
Vitamin E:1.48mg
9.88%
Iron:1.77mg
9.82%
Vitamin D:1.43µg
9.56%
Copper:0.17mg
8.46%
Vitamin K:8.46µg
8.05%
Vitamin B3:1.46mg
7.28%
Magnesium:28.41mg
7.1%
Vitamin B5:0.69mg
6.89%
Potassium:228.19mg
6.52%
Zinc:0.93mg
6.22%
Fiber:1.44g
5.75%
Vitamin B12:0.34µg
5.7%
Vitamin B6:0.1mg
4.77%