Chocolate Pecan Layer Cake |
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 25 Minutes |
Ready In: 55 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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A box mix cake from easy to bake easy to make cards. Really pretty, really rich. Ingredients:
18 1/4 ounces chocolate cake mix |
3 eggs |
1/2 cup oil |
1 1/4 cups water |
1 cup brown sugar |
2/3 cup whipping cream |
3 tablespoons whipping cream |
1/2 cup butter |
1 lb powdered sugar |
1/2 cup pecans, chopped |
1 cup pecan halves |
Directions:
1. Grease 2 9 inch pans.
2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
3. Combine cake mix, eggs, water and oil.
4. Bake 25 minutes.
5. Meanwhile combine brown sugar, 2/3 cup whipping cream and butter in sauce pan. Cook over medium heat stirring constantly until mixture comes to a boil. Reduce heat. Simmer stirring constantly for 1 minute. Cool to room temperature.
6. Drizzle 2 tablespoons sauce over each layer.
7. Place remaining sauce in bowl. Add powdered sugar. Beat on high til smooth, 3 minutes. Add enough whipping cream for spreading consistancy.
8. Place 1 layer on plate. Spread with 3/4 cup frosting. Sprinkle with chopped pecans.
9. Top with second layer. Spread top and side with remaining frosting. Arrange pecan halves on top.
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