Name: Chocolate Praline Torte
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1 cup packed brown sugar -; 1/2 cup butter -; 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream -; 3/4 cup coarsely chopped pecans -; 1 package devil's food cake mix (regular size) -; Topping: -; 1-3/4 cups heavy whipping cream -; 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar -; 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract -; Chocolate curls, optional -

Recipe information

Cooking:

30 min.

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Ingredients for - Chocolate Praline Torte

1. 1 cup packed brown sugar -

2. 1/2 cup butter -

3. 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream -

4. 3/4 cup coarsely chopped pecans -

5. 1 package devil's food cake mix (regular size) -

6. Topping: -

7. 1-3/4 cups heavy whipping cream -

8. 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar -

9. 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract -

10. Chocolate curls, optional -

How to cook deliciously - Chocolate Praline Torte

1. Stage

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.

2. Stage

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.

3. Stage

For topping, beat cream in a bowl until soft peaks form. Add sugar and vanilla; beat until stiff.

4. Stage

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.