Ingredients
1 cup packed brown sugar1/2 cup butter1/4 cup heavy whipping cream3/4 cup coarsely chopped pecans1 package devil’s food cake mix (regular size)TOPPING:1-3/4 cups heavy whipping cream1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar1/4 teaspoon vanilla extractChocolate curls, optional
Preparation
In a large saucepan, combine brown sugar, butter and cream. Stir over low heat until butter is melted. Pour into two greased 9-in. round baking pans. Sprinkle with pecans; set aside.
Prepare cake mix according to package directions. Carefully pour batter over pecans. Bake at 325° for 35-45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in pans for 10 minutes; invert onto wire racks to cool completely.
For topping, beat cream in a bowl until soft peaks form. Add sugar and vanilla; beat until stiff.
Place one cake layer, pecan side up, on a serving plate. Spread with half of the topping. Top with second cake layer and remaining topping. Sprinkle with chocolate curls if desired. Store in the refrigerator.
