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Praline Cake

This one-bowl Praline Cake is almost ridiculously simple to make, yet it delivers the perfect balance of moist, tender buttermilk cake and the irresistible chewy crunch of caramelized pralines.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 9
Calories: 283kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup sugar
  • cups all-purpose flour
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¾ cup buttermilk room temperature
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • cup praline pecans roughly chopped and divided
  • 2 tablespoons raw sugar

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Line an 8-inch pan with parchment and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine the sugar, flour, salt, and baking soda and whisk to combine. Add the buttermilk, eggs, and vanilla. Whisk well to combine.
  • Fold in ¾ cup of chopped pralines. Pour the batter into the parchment-lined pan. Top with the remaining pralines and sprinkle with raw sugar.
  • Bake for 40-45 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean or with moist crumbs. Cool completely before slicing.

Nutrition

Calories: 283kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 39mg | Sodium: 192mg | Potassium: 65mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 32g | Vitamin A: 86IU | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 1mg