Ingredients:
For the Cake Base:
– 1 box yellow or butter cake mix (or homemade equivalent)
– Ingredients listed on the box (eggs, oil, water)
– 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional but recommended)
For the Butter-Pecan Sauce (to pour into cake):
– 1 cup heavy cream
– ½ cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
– 1 cup packed light brown sugar
– 1 tsp vanilla extract
– 1 cup roughly chopped pecans (plus extra for topping)
For the Praline Topping:
– 1 cup chopped or halved pecans
– ½ cup granulated sugar
– ¼ cup unsalted butter
– 2 tbsp light corn syrup (or golden syrup)
– ¼ tsp salt
– Pinch of cinnamon (optional)
For Garnish (Optional):
– Whipped cream or whipped topping
– Extra pecan halves
– Flaky sea salt (for a salty-sweet touch)
Directions:
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