Pumpkin Praline Layer Cake with Whipped Cream Topping

Pumpkin Praline Layer Cake is a popular dessert during the fall season in the United States. It combines the warm flavors of pumpkin, spices, and praline for a deliciously indulgent treat.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 130 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 17.

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Pumpkin Praline Layer Cake with Whipped Cream Topping

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Cake, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 60 min Total Time 2 hrs 10 mins

Servings: 10 Calories: 3800

Best Season: Fall

Ingredients

Servings

• 1.5 cup Pumpkin Puree
• 1 cup Granulated Sugar
• 0.5 cup Vegetable Oil
• 4 large Eggs
• 2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
• 2 cup All-Purpose Flour
• 2 teaspoon Baking Powder
• 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon Nutmeg
• 0.25 teaspoon Cloves
• 1 cup Pecans
• 0.5 cup Butter
• 0.5 cup Brown Sugar
• 1.5 cup Heavy Cream
• 0.25 cup Powdered Sugar

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 9-inch round cake pans.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix well.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the pumpkin mixture, mixing until just combined.
5. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared cake pans. Smooth the tops with a spatula.
6. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
8. While the cakes are cooling, prepare the praline topping. In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the brown sugar and pecans. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly, until the sugar has dissolved and the pecans are coated. Remove from heat and let the praline mixture cool.
9. In a mixing bowl, beat the heavy cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
10. Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a layer of whipped cream on top, followed by a layer of praline mixture. Repeat with the remaining cake layers.
11. Finish by topping the cake with a generous amount of whipped cream and sprinkle with additional pecans, if desired.
12. Refrigerate the cake for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
13. Slice and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 10

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 380kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 18g28%

Total Carbohydrate 52g18%

Sugars 38g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.