Sunday, March 16, 2008

Chocolate praline cake

This is a family favorite and a hit at dinner parties.

In a small saucepan, cook until melted ( do not boil )

1/2 c butter or margerine

1/4 c unwhipped whipping cream

1 c brown sugar

Pour into 2 9" round pans or 1 13" X 9" pan.

Sprinkle with chopped pecans.

In a bowl

1 pkg devils food cake

2 T flour

1/3 c water

1/3 c oil

3 eggs

Beat two minutes

Spoon gently over pecans. Bake for 35 minutes at 350 degrees. Cool 5 minutes, then remove from pan and cool on a rack. ( praline side up )

Frosting

1 3/4 c whipped whipping cream

Gently fold in

1/2 c powdered sugar

add

1 t vanilla

Frost praline side up. Garnish with chocolate shavings if desired. Refrigerate cake. It is best after it has been refrigerated three hours before serving.

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