Praline Mirror Glaze Cake
Prep
20 mins
Cook
40 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
You're going to love this one, I promise. This praline mirror glaze cake is my go to dessert when I want something that looks absolutely stunning but doesn't require hours in the kitchen. The whole thing comes together in just an hour from start to finish, which is perfect for when guests are coming or you need a showstopper fast. Golden syrup gives the cake incredible moisture and richness, plus it's packed with quick energy from natural carbohydrates. The pecans on top aren't just there for show either; they're full of heart healthy fats that make this feel a bit more wholesome alongside all that deliciousness. Best of all, most of these ingredients are pantry staples, so you probably have everything on hand already.
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Ingredients
- 250butter
- 400 gcaster sugar
- 150 ggolden syrup
- 2 egglarge eggs
- 250 gall-purpose flour
- 10 gbaking powder
- 5 gsalt
- 2 mlvanilla extract
- praline glaze (see below)(makes approximately 250g glaze)
- 100 gpecans(chopped)
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a 20cm (8in) round cake pan.
- 2
In a medium saucepan, melt the butter and caster sugar over low heat, stirring occasionally.
Tip: Use a heat-resistant bowl to avoid burning the sugar.
- 3
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the golden syrup until well combined.
- 4
Let the mixture cool slightly, then whisk in the eggs one at a time.
Tip: Make sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl after each addition.
- 5
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- 6
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, whisking until just combined.
Tip: Don't overmix, as this can result in a dense cake.
- 7
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
- 8
Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- 9
Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 5 minutes.
- 10
Transfer the cake to a wire rack to cool completely.
Tip: Optional: Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for an extra-special treat.
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