Taste of Home
Chocolate Praline Torte
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 30 min. Bake: 35 min. + cooling
YIELD: 8-10 servings.
"No one will know this fancy dessert started with a handy boxed cake mix," assures Sandra Castillo of Watertown, Wisconsin. "We enjoy the scrumptious treat throughout the year for special dinners, potlucks and even picnics."
Ingredients
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1 cup packed brown sugar
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1/2 cup butter
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1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
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3/4 cup coarsely chopped pecans
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1 package devil's food cake mix (regular size)
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TOPPING:
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1-3/4 cups heavy whipping cream
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1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
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1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
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Chocolate curls, optional
Directions
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1.
In a large saucepan, combine brown sugar, butter and cream. Stir over low heat until butter is melted. Pour into two greased 9-in. round baking pans. Sprinkle with pecans; set aside.
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2.
Prepare cake mix according to package directions. Carefully pour batter over pecans. Bake at 325° for 35-45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in pans for 10 minutes; invert onto wire racks to cool completely.
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3.
For topping, beat cream in a bowl until soft peaks form. Add sugar and vanilla; beat until stiff.
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4.
Place one cake layer, pecan side up, on a serving plate. Spread with half of the topping. Top with second cake layer and remaining topping. Sprinkle with chocolate curls if desired. Store in the refrigerator.
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