Chocolate Pecan Layer Cake

A box mix cake from easy to bake easy to make cards. Really pretty, really rich.

• Ready In: 55 mins
• Serves: 12

Ingredients

• 18 1⁄4 ounces  chocolate cake mix
• 3  eggs
• 1⁄2 cup  oil
• 1 1⁄4 cups water
• 1  cup brown sugar
• 2⁄3 cup  whipping cream
• 3  tablespoons  whipping cream
• 1⁄2 cup butter
• 1  lb powdered sugar
• 1⁄2 cup pecans, chopped
• 1  cup pecan halves

Directions

1. Grease 2 9 inch pans.
2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
3. Combine cake mix, eggs, water and oil.
4. Bake 25 minutes.
5. Meanwhile combine brown sugar, 2/3 cup whipping cream and butter in sauce pan. Cook over medium heat stirring constantly until mixture comes to a boil. Reduce heat. Simmer stirring constantly for 1 minute. Cool to room temperature.
6. Drizzle 2 tablespoons sauce over each layer.
7. Place remaining sauce in bowl. Add powdered sugar. Beat on high til smooth, 3 minutes. Add enough whipping cream for spreading consistancy.
8. Place 1 layer on plate. Spread with 3/4 cup frosting. Sprinkle with chopped pecans.
9. Top with second layer. Spread top and side with remaining frosting. Arrange pecan halves on top.