Pecan praline, chocolate spice cake and brown butter buttercream

This decadent cake combines the rich flavors of chocolate, the warmth of spices, the sweetness of pecan praline, and the nuttiness of brown butter buttercream. It’s a show-stopping dessert that’s perfect for special occasions. Here’s how to make it:

Ingredients:

For the Chocolate Spice Cake:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1/2 tsp ground cloves
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
• 1 cup boiling water

For the Pecan Praline:

• 1 cup pecan halves
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter

For the Brown Butter Buttercream:

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