Chocolate Pecan Layer Cake

11 ingredients
9 steps

Ingredients

  • 18 1/4 ounces chocolate cake mix
  • 3 eggs
  • 1/2 cup oil
  • 1 1/4 cups water
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 2/3 cup whipping cream
  • 3 tablespoons whipping cream
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 lb powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup pecans, chopped
  • 1 cup pecan halves

Directions

  1. 1
    Grease 2 9 inch pans.
  2. 2
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  3. 3
    Combine cake mix, eggs, water and oil.
  4. 4
    Bake 25 minutes.
  5. 5
    Meanwhile combine brown sugar, 2/3 cup whipping cream and butter in sauce pan. Cook over medium heat stirring constantly until mixture comes to a boil. Reduce heat. Simmer stirring constantly for 1 minute. Cool to room temperature.
  6. 6
    Drizzle 2 tablespoons sauce over each layer.
  7. 7
    Place remaining sauce in bowl. Add powdered sugar. Beat on high til smooth, 3 minutes. Add enough whipping cream for spreading consistancy.
  8. 8
    Place 1 layer on plate. Spread with 3/4 cup frosting. Sprinkle with chopped pecans.
  9. 9
    Top with second layer. Spread top and side with remaining frosting. Arrange pecan halves on top.

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