Walnut-Praline Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
- 1 pkg. (6 oz.) PLANTERS Walnut Pieces, divided
- 1 pkg. (2-layer size) white cake mix
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 Tbsp. water
- 1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened
- 1 pkg. (1 lb.) powdered sugar
- 3 oz. BAKER'S Bittersweet Chocolate, divided
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour two 9-inch round baking pans.
- Process 2/3 cup of the walnuts in food processor or blender until finely ground; set aside.
- Prepare cake batter as directed on package.
- Stir in ground walnuts.
- Pour evenly into prepared pans.
- Bake 25 min.
- or until wooden toothpick inserted in centers comes out clean.
- Cool cake layers in pans 10 min.
- on wire racks.
- Remove cakes from pans; cool completely.
- Meanwhile, cover baking sheet with foil; spray with cooking spray.
- Mix granulated sugar and water in small saucepan.
- Bring to boil on medium-high heat.
- Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer 5 min.
- or until deep golden brown, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in remaining walnuts; spread onto prepared baking sheet.
- Cool completely.
- Carefully remove walnuts from foil; break into small clusters.
- Beat cream cheese and butter in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended.
- Gradually add powdered sugar, beating well after each addition.
- Remove 2 cups of the frosting; set aside.
- Melt chocolate as directed on package; cool slightly.
- Add two-thirds of the chocolate to remaining frosting in bowl; beat until well blended.
- Cut each cake layer horizontally into two layers.
- Stack cake layers on serving plate, spreading chocolate frosting between layers.
- Frost top and side of cake with reserved plain cream cheese frosting.
- Gently press walnuts into top of cake.
- Drizzle with remaining melted chocolate.
- Store in refrigerator.
white cake, granulated sugar, water, philadelphia cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, s bittersweet chocolate
Taken from www.kraftrecipes.com/recipes/walnut-praline-cake-cream-cheese-frosting-107911.aspx (may not work)