Taste of Home
Praline Ice Cream Cake
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. Bake: 25 min. + cooling
YIELD: 15 servings.
Melted ice cream is a key ingredient in this delectable golden cake. It's been a family favorite for years and we love the pecan praline flavor. It's also a joy to serve to company since it's not tricky to fix but always wins raves! —Joan Hallford North Richland Hills, Texas
Ingredients
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1 cup packed brown sugar
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1/2 cup sour cream
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2 tablespoons plus 1/2 cup butter, divided
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2 teaspoons cornstarch
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract, divided
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2 cups vanilla ice cream, softened
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2 eggs
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1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 cup graham cracker crumbs
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2/3 cup sugar
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2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted
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Whipped cream, optional
Directions
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1.
In a heavy saucepan, combine the brown sugar, sour cream, 2 tablespoons butter and cornstarch; bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat; stir in 1/2 teaspoon vanilla.
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2.
Melt the remaining butter; place in a large bowl. Add ice cream; stir to blend. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition; stir in the remaining vanilla. In another bowl, mix the flour, cracker crumbs, sugar, baking powder and salt; gradually stir into ice cream mixture.
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3.
Pour into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Drizzle with half of the sauce. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool slightly in pan on a wire rack.
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4.
Add pecans to remaining sauce; spoon over warm cake (sauce will not cover cake completely). Cool cake in pan. Serve with whipped cream if desired.
Nutrition Facts
1 piece: 316 calories, 15g fat (7g saturated fat), 62mg cholesterol, 289mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (28g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.
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