Chocolate Praline Torte

Total Time Prep: 30 min. Bake: 35 min. + cooling
Yield 8-10 servings
Test Kitchen Approved
"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

  • 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

Directions

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