Ingredients

Nonstick vegetable oil spray

1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes, room temperature

1/4 cup natural unsweetened cocoa powder

1/2 cup boiling water

1 cup all purpose flour

1 cup sugar

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/4 teaspoon coarse kosher salt

1/4 cup buttermilk

1 large egg

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Ganache:

• 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
• 3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
• 2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

Praline:

• 3/4 cup (packed) dark brown sugar
• 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 3/4 cup powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup pecans,

  Description

  Praline, A Southern Candy, Forms The Top Of This Showstopping Cake.

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