Southern Heaven Chocolate-Praline Cake |
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Prep Time: 16 Minutes Cook Time: 35 Minutes |
Ready In: 51 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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This rich cake topped with gooey marshmallows, fudgy frosting, and praline-coated pecans is heaven on earth. Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups butter, divided |
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar |
2 cups pecan halves |
1 cup unsweetened cocoa, divided |
4 large eggs, lightly beaten |
2 cups granulated sugar |
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour |
pinch of salt |
1 teaspoon vanilla extract |
2 3/4 cups miniature marshmallows (1/2 bag) |
1/2 cup melted butter |
1/2 cup milk |
1 (16-ounce) package powdered sugar |
Directions:
1. Combine 1/2 cup butter and brown sugar in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil; boil 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Stir in pecans. Working rapidly, drop individual pecan halves onto wax paper; let stand until cooled and firm. Set aside 16 pecans for garnish; coarsely chop remaining pecans.
2. Melt 1 cup butter in a large saucepan over medium heat; stir in 1/2 cup cocoa until combined. Remove from heat; whisk in eggs and granulated sugar. Combine flour and salt; gradually stir into chocolate mixture. Stir in vanilla and chopped sugar-coated pecans. Pour batter into a greased 13- x 9-inch pan. Bake at 350° for 35 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted into center comes out clean. Remove from oven; immediately sprinkle marshmallows over hot cake.
3. Beat 1/2 cup melted butter, remaining 1/2 cup cocoa, and milk with an electric mixer at medium speed. Add powdered sugar; beat at low speed until smooth. Spread immediately over marshmallows. Garnish with reserved sugared pecans. Cool cake in pan on a wire rack.
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