Chocolate Praline Cake consists of a tender and moist cake with plenty of chocolate flavor topped with a buttery Praline Icing with lots of chopped pecans. It’s easy to bake up in a large pan and can be cut into squares and served at a potluck.

 
We used to have a Mardi Gras party every year and I always made this cake for it. People raved about it. The cake is soft and tender, but not overly sweet. The icing…, well it IS very sweet. It gives you a heavy sugar rush just like pralines do.

 
Tomorrow I’m off to New Orleans for Mardi Gras, so I wanted to share something Mardi Gras-related with you. I’m being hosted by Zatarain’s for part of my trip and I hope to learn lots about one of my favorite spice blends. Be sure to follow along on Instagram. I’m sure its going to be lots of fun.
 

 
And be sure to try this Chocolate Praline Cake. It’s guaranteed to become one of your very favorite recipes. The combination of chocolate cake and a thick layer of sugary, pecan icing can’t be beat!

 

Chocolate Praline Cake

Chocolate Praline Cake combines a tender chocolate cake with a buttery and rich praline icing.

1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup butter, (softened)
1 (16-ounce) package light brown sugar
3 large eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspon salt
1 (8-ounce) container sour cream
1 cup hot water
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Icing

2 cups firmly packed brown ...