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Pecan Praline Cake Recipe

Pecan Praline Cake is a rich, buttery Bundt cake swirled with sweet, crunchy pecans. Made effortlessly with cake mix and frosting baked right in, it delivers indulgent flavor with minimal fuss—perfect for holidays, potlucks, or when you're simply craving a Southern-style dessert delight.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 16 people
Calories 394 kcal

Equipment

  • 9 or 10-inch Bundt pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Hand or stand mixer
  • Measuring cup
  • Measuring spoons
  • Rubber spatula
  • Cooling rack

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 1 container coconut pecan frosting
  • ¾ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 package butter pecan cake mix dry
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 cup water

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Spray a 9 or 10-inch Bundt pan with non-stick cooking spray.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, prepared frosting, eggs, oil, water, and half of the chopped pecans.
  • Mix until everything is well combined using a hand or stand mixer.
  • Sprinkle the remaining pecans evenly into the bottom of the prepared Bundt pan.
  • Pour the cake batter over the pecans in the pan.
  • Bake for 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let the cake cool in the pan for about 15 minutes.
  • Invert onto a cooling rack.
  • Allow to cool completely before serving

Notes

  • Using canned frosting in the batter gives the cake an ultra-moist, almost melt-in-your-mouth texture.
  • Lightly toast the pecans before adding them for deeper, nuttier flavor.
  • Try adding a splash of vanilla or bourbon extract to enhance the praline taste.