Praline Cake Filling
Transform your desserts with this luscious praline cake filling—a rich and indulgent layer that combines buttery caramel sweetness with the nutty crunch of toasted pecans. Made with simple ingredients like unsalted butter, light brown sugar, heavy cream, and pure vanilla extract, this filling comes together in just 15 minutes yet delivers bold, unforgettable flavor. Perfectly balanced with a hint of salt, its velvety texture makes it the ideal spreadable layer for cakes or a dreamy topping for cupcakes, ice cream, or pastries. Whether you're crafting a show-stopping dessert or elevating an everyday treat, this praline filling will be your new favorite addition.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 0.75 cups Light brown sugar
- 0.25 cups Granulated sugar
- 0.5 cups Heavy cream
- 1 teaspoons Pure vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 0.75 cups Pecans, chopped
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat.
Once the butter is melted, stir in the light brown sugar and granulated sugar. Use a whisk to combine the mixture until smooth.
Slowly pour in the heavy cream while continuing to whisk. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, ensuring all the ingredients are fully incorporated.
Add the pure vanilla extract and salt. Stir the mixture to evenly distribute the flavors.
Reduce the heat to low and allow the filling to simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently. The mixture should thicken slightly but remain pourable.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and fold in the chopped pecans, ensuring they are evenly coated with the caramelized mixture.
Allow the praline filling to cool to room temperature before using. It will thicken further as it cools, becoming spreadable.
Use the filling as a delicious layer in cakes, or as a topping for cupcakes, ice cream, or other desserts.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2161 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 148.0 g | 190% | |
| Saturated Fat | 57.4 g | 287% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 244 mg | 81% | |
| Sodium | 676 mg | 29% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 212.5 g | 77% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.0 g | 32% | |
| Total Sugars | 203.0 g | ||
| Protein | 9.4 g | 19% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 166 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 2.5 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 550 mg | 12% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
