As for pralines, these are a year-round Southern ... "The whipped cream on top is a must" to contrast with the sweet crunchy pecan glaze baked onto this cake, Shungu says — feel free to make ...

The addition of pecans are reminiscent of pralines, but not quite as sweet. I make them with light brown sugar instead of white sugar, a pinch of fine-grain sea salt, a pinch of cinnamon and the ...