Chocolate praline layer cake

 
                        Chocolate Praline Layer Cake
 
 Recipe By     : Unknown
 Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :
 Categories    : Cakes
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
 --------  ------------  --------------------------------
                         --cake:--
      1/2  cup           butter or margarine
      1/4  cup           whipping cream
    1      cup           brown sugar -- firmly packed
      3/4  cup           pecans -- chopped coarse
    1      package       Pillsbury devil's food cake mix
    1 1/4  cups          water
      1/3  cup           oil
    3                    eggs
                         --topping:--
    1 3/4  cups          whipping cream
      1/4  cup           powdered sugar
      1/4  teaspoon      vanilla
           whole         pecans -- if desired
                         chocolate curls -- if desired
 
 Heat oven to 325 degrees.  In small heavy saucepan, combine butter, 1/4
 cup whipping cream and brown sugar.  Cook over low heat just until
 butter is melted, stirring occasionally.  Pour into 2 (8 or 9 inch)
 round cake pans; sprinkle evenly with chopped pecans.  In large bowl,
 combine cake mix, water, oil and eggs at low speed until moistened; beat
 at highest speed for 2 minutes.  Carefully spoon batter over pecan
 mixture.  Bake at 325 degrees for 35 to 45 minutes or until cake springs
 back when touched lightly in center.  Cool 5 minutes.  Remove from pans
 and cool completely.  In small bowl, beat 1 3/4 cups whipping cream
 until soft peaks form.  Blend in powdered sugar and vanilla; beat until
 stiff peaks form.  To assemble cake, place 1 layer on serving plate,
 praline side up; spread 1/2 of topping over first layer.  Top with
 second layer, praline side up; spread with remaining whipping cream.
 Garnish with whole pecans and/or chocolate curls.  Store in
 refrigerator.  Serves up to 12.  High altitude over 3,500 feet; add 2
 tablespoons flour to dry cake mix.  Increase water to 1 1/3 cups.  Bake
 at 350 degrees for 30 to 35 minutes.  Remove immediately from pans.
 
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