Mothers Who Know

"Mothers who know" do less. They permit less of what will not bear good fruit eternally. They allow less media in their homes, less distraction, less activity that draws their children away from their home. Mothers who know are willing to live on less and consume less of the world’s goods in order to spend more time with their children—more time eating together, more time working together, more time reading together, more time talking, laughing, singing, and exemplifying. These mothers choose carefully and do not try to choose it all. Their goal is to prepare a rising generation of children who will take the gospel of Jesus Christ into the entire world. Their goal is to prepare future fathers and mothers who will be builders of the Lord’s kingdom for the next 50 years. That is influence; that is power." ~Julie Beck

Wednesday, April 6, 2011

Chocolate Praline Layer Cake


1/2 cup butter (I guess you could use marg. but I never would)
1/4 cup whipping cream
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
3/4 cup coarsely chopped pecans

1 pkg Pillsbury Plus Devil's Food Cake Mix ( I use better crocker most of the time)
1 1/4 cups water
1/3 cup oil
3 eggs

Topping
1 3/4 cups whipping cream
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1/4 tsp vanilla

Whole pecans and slivers of chocolate curls if wanted

Heat oven to 325*. In small heavy sauce pan combine butter, cream, and brown sugar. Cook just till butter is melted stirring occasionally. Pour into 2 round cake pans ( I usually spray Pam) sprinkle evenly with pecans.
In large bowl, combine cake mix, water, eggs, and oil at low speed for 2 minutes, spoon over carmel mixture. Bake at 325* for 35-45 minutes or until cake springs back when touched lightly in center. Cool in pans for 5 minutes... Remove from pans and cool completely.

In another bowl beat whipping cream until ready then add powdered sugar and touch of vanilla. Beat until stiff peaks form.
To assemble place 1 layer on serving plate praline side up. Then top with whipping cream.
Then lay other cake on top praline side up. Top with cream. Decorate with whole pecans or chocolate shavings. Or whatever you want. Store in the Fridge.

Note: I always use more cream than asked for. I just mix cream like normal and layer.

So now I've shared my recipe. See what you get when you read my blog:) Happy baking.

1 comment:

Candice said...

That looks AMAZING! I'm going to have to make that really soon...