Chocolate Praline Cake consists of a tender and moist cake with plenty of chocolate flavor topped with a buttery Praline Icing with lots of chopped pecans. It’s easy to bake up in a large pan and can be cut into squares and served at a potluck. Chocolate Praline Cake Recipe This cake consists of a tender chocolate cake covered with a thick layer of buttery and rich praline icing. It will stay moist and fresh tasting for days. Warning: This is a wonderfully sweet cake suitable for only those with a serious sweet tooth. We used to have a Mardi Gras party every year and I always made this cake for it. People raved about it. The cake is soft and tender‚ but not overly sweet. The icing…‚ well it IS very sweet. It gives you a heavy sugar rush just like pralines do. ★★★★★What readers are saying I made this for my daughter-in-law’s birthday. Oh my‚ this was over the moon delicious! The icing was divine and complemented the chocolate cake perfectly. This cake and your Texas sheet cake are the best cakes I’ve ever eaten. Tomorrow I’m off to New Orleans for Mardi Gras‚ so I wanted to share something Mardi Gras-related with you. I’m being hosted by Zatarain’s for part of my trip and I hope to learn lots about one of my favorite spice blends. Be sure to follow along on Instagram. I’m sure its going to be lots of fun. Note: Originally published February 17‚ 2017. And be sure to try this Chocolate Praline Cake. It’s guaranteed to become one of your very favorite recipes. The combination of chocolate cake and a thick layer of sugary‚ pecan icing can’t be beat! Recipe Note It will seem like you are adding too much brown sugar in this cake‚ but trust me‚ it is just the right amount. This is actually my very favorite chocolate cake batter and I also use it as the base for this Samoa Bundt Cake. How To Store Can be stored at room temperature for 3 to 4 days‚ in the refrigerator for 6 to 7 days‚ or frozen for up to 2 months. More New Orleans-Inspired Recipes Praline Cream Cheese Pie Pecan Praline Cheesecake Praline Brownies Homemade Beignets Bananas Foster Cake Cinnamon-Pecan King Cake Print Chocolate Praline Cake Chocolate Praline Cake combines a tender chocolate cake with a buttery and rich praline icing. Guaranteed to satisfy your sweet tooth! Course DessertCuisine SouthernKeyword chocolate cake‚ Mardi Gras‚ New Orleans Prep Time 20 minutes minutesCook Time 40 minutes minutesTotal Time 1 hour hour Servings 18 servings Calories 620kcal Author Christin Mahrlig EquipmentElectric Stand Mixer10×14-inch Baking Pan Ingredients1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips1/2 cup butter‚ softened1 (16-ounce) package light brown sugar3 large eggs2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspon salt1 (8-ounce) container sour cream1 cup hot water1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extractIcing2 cups firmly packed brown sugar2/3 cup whipping cream1/2 cup butter2 cups powdered sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 cups toasted chopped pecans InstructionsMelt semi-sweet chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl at 30-second intervals until smooth.Using an electric mixer‚ beat butter and brown sugar for about 5 minutes.Beat in eggs‚ one at a time‚ beating just until incorporated.Add melted chocolate and beat just until mixed in.Whisk together flour‚ baking soda and salt.Add flour mixture to chocolate mixture‚ alternating with sour cream‚ and beginning and ending with flour.With mixer on low‚ gradually add hot water. Add vanilla.Pour batter into a 10×14-inch pan that has been lined with aluminum foil and sprayed with cooking spray. Bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes‚ or until a toothpick inserted in middle comes out clean.To make icing‚ bring brown sugar‚ whipping cream‚ and butter to a boil in a medium saucepan‚ stirring frequently. Boil 1 minute.Remove from heat and whisk in powdered sugar and vanilla. Stir in pecans.Let mixture cool for about 3 to 5 minutes and then pour on top of cake.Let cool completely and then cut into squares. NotesYou can use 2 9-inch square pans instead of a 10×14-inch pan. Nutritional info is provided as an estimate only and will vary based on brands or products used. Not to be used for specific dietary needs. NutritionCalories: 620kcal | Carbohydrates: 83g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 76mg | Sodium: 187mg | Potassium: 255mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 68g | Vitamin A: 583IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 88mg | Iron: 2mgWant to Save This Recipe?Save This Recipe Recipe adapted from Southern Living The post Chocolate Praline Cake appeared first on Spicy Southern Kitchen.