Praline-Pumpkin Cake

Health score
1%
Praline-Pumpkin Cake
135 min.
16
468kcal

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Indulge in the delightful flavors of fall with our Praline-Pumpkin Cake, a dessert that perfectly marries the rich, warm notes of pumpkin with the sweet, nutty crunch of pecans. This cake is not just a treat for the taste buds; it’s a feast for the eyes, boasting a beautiful layered presentation that will impress your guests at any gathering.

Imagine the aroma of butter and brown sugar wafting through your kitchen as you prepare this scrumptious cake. The praline topping, made from a luscious blend of butter, whipping cream, and brown sugar, creates a decadent base that complements the moist pumpkin cake beautifully. Each bite is a harmonious blend of flavors, enhanced by the warm spices that evoke the essence of autumn.

Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or simply treating yourself to a sweet escape, this Praline-Pumpkin Cake is sure to become a favorite. Topped with creamy frosting and drizzled with caramel, it’s a dessert that promises to satisfy your sweet tooth while bringing a touch of seasonal charm to your table. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to create a dessert that will leave everyone asking for seconds!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup butter 
  • 0.3 cup whipping cream 
  • cup brown sugar packed
  • 0.8 cup pecans coarsely chopped
  • box cake mix yellow
  • cup pumpkin pie filling/mix canned (not pumpkin pie mix)
  • 0.5 cup water 
  • 0.3 cup vegetable oil 
  •  eggs 
  • 1.5 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice 
  • 16 oz cream cheese frosting 
  • serving mrs richardson's butterscotch caramel sauce 
  • serving pecans coarsely chopped

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • wire rack
  • hand mixer

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 325°F. In 1-quart heavy saucepan, stir together butter, whipping cream and brown sugar. Cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, just until butter is melted.
  2. Pour into two ungreased 9- or 8-inch round cake pans; sprinkle evenly with 3/4 cup pecans.
  3. In large bowl, beat cake mix, pumpkin, water, oil, eggs and 1 teaspoon of the pumpkin pie spice with electric mixer on low speed until moistened, then on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Carefully spoon batter over pecan mixture in each pan.
  4. Bake 41 to 47 minutes or until cake springs back when touched lightly in center. Cool 5 minutes; remove from pans to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
  5. Stir remaining 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice into frosting. To assemble cake, place 1 layer, praline side up, on serving plate.
  6. Spread with half of the frosting. Top with second layer, praline side up; spread remaining frosting to edge of layer.
  7. Drizzle with caramel topping and additional pecans. Store loosely covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts

Calories468kcal
Protein2.92%
Fat41.77%
Carbs55.31%

Properties

Glycemic Index
1.25
Glycemic Load
0.02
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
8.0395653144173%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.56mg
Delphinidin
0.38mg
Catechin
0.37mg
Epigallocatechin
0.29mg
Epicatechin
0.04mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.12mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:467.67kcal
23.38%
Fat:22.21g
34.17%
Saturated Fat:5.23g
32.7%
Carbohydrates:66.18g
22.06%
Net Carbohydrates:63.87g
23.22%
Sugar:47.13g
52.37%
Cholesterol:45.12mg
15.04%
Sodium:420.84mg
18.3%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:3.5g
6.99%
Vitamin A:1773.73IU
35.47%
Manganese:0.41mg
20.43%
Phosphorus:150.25mg
15.03%
Calcium:103.77mg
10.38%
Vitamin B2:0.16mg
9.6%
Fiber:2.31g
9.25%
Vitamin K:9.68µg
9.21%
Folate:34.64µg
8.66%
Vitamin B1:0.12mg
7.84%
Iron:1.36mg
7.55%
Vitamin E:1.12mg
7.44%
Selenium:5.2µg
7.42%
Copper:0.12mg
5.97%
Vitamin B5:0.56mg
5.61%
Vitamin B3:0.91mg
4.53%
Vitamin B6:0.09mg
4.48%
Magnesium:16.24mg
4.06%
Zinc:0.53mg
3.55%
Potassium:112.47mg
3.21%
Vitamin B12:0.15µg
2.46%
Vitamin D:0.28µg
1.86%