The Southern Pecan Praline Cake with Butter Sauce sounds absolutely delicious! Here’s a step-by-step breakdown of the recipe for your convenience:

Ingredients:

For the Praline Cream Cheese Filling:

• 1 Philadelphia cream cheese
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• 1/2 cup butter
• 4 tablespoons chopped pecans
• 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract

For Praline Topping:

• 1 1/2 cups evaporated milk
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup softened butter
• 1 1/2 cups pecan pieces

Directions:

For the Praline Cream Cheese Filling:

1. Using an electric hand-mixer, blend the cream cheese and butter until smooth.
2. Add vanilla extract and powdered sugar, then beat for 4 minutes until well blended.
3. Stir in the chopped pecans, and allow the mixture to slightly chill before frosting the cake.

For the Praline Topping:

1. In a medium saucepan, melt the butter, evaporated milk, and sugar, stirring to thoroughly combine.
2. Bring the mixture to a slow boil, then reduce the heat to medium/low. Allow it to cook for about 15 minutes without stirring.
3. Add 1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract and stir until combined.
4. Remove the mixture from heat and add 1 1/2 cups of pecan pieces, stirring until completely mixed.

Assembling the Cake:

1. Use your favorite yellow cake recipe to make three cake layers.
2. Once the cake layers are ready, spread your desired amount of praline cream cheese frosting onto the first layer.
3. Add the second cake layer and spread the second layer of frosting.
4. Finally, place the third cake layer on top.

Finishing the Cake:

1. Allow the cake to chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
2. After the initial chill, frost the sides and the top of the cake generously.
3. Return the cake to the refrigerator and let it chill for an additional 2 hours.

Serve and Enjoy!

This Southern Pecan Praline Cake with Butter Sauce is sure to be a delightful treat for pecan lovers and anyone with a sweet tooth. Enjoy!