Chocolate-Praline Layer Cake

• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup butter, cubed
• 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
• 3/4 cup coarsely chopped pecans
• 1 package chocolate cake mix (regular size)
• 4 eggs
• 1 cup fat-free milk
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
• 1 package (3.4 ounces) cook-and-serve chocolate pudding mix
• 1-3/4 cups heavy whipping cream
• 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Chocolate curls and heart-shaped chocolate candies

1. In a small heavy saucepan, combine the brown sugar, butter and cream. Cook and stir over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. Pour into two greased 9-in. round baking pans and sprinkle with pecans.
2. In a large bowl, beat the cake mix, eggs, milk, butter, sweetened condensed milk and pudding mix; beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes. Transfer to prepared pans.
3. Bake at 350u0b0 for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
4. In a large bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add confectioners' sugar and vanilla; beat until stiff peaks form.
5. Place one cake layer on a serving plate, praline side up. Spread with half of the whipped cream. Top with remaining cake layer; spread remaining whipped cream over top. Garnish with chocolate curls and candies.

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Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/chocolate-praline-layer-cake/ (may not work)