Praline Ice Cream Cake

Ingredients:

• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 2 tablespoons plus 1/2 cup butter, divided
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, divided
• 2 cups vanilla ice cream, softened
• 2 eggs
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
• 2/3 cup sugar
• 2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted
• Whipped cream, optional

Directions:

1. In a heavy saucepan, combine the brown sugar, sour cream, 2 tablespoons butter and cornstarch; bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.
2. Remove from the heat; stir in 1/2 teaspoon vanilla.
3. Melt the remaining butter; place in a large bowl.
4. Add ice cream; stir to blend.
5. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition; stir in the remaining vanilla.
6. In another bowl, mix the flour, cracker crumbs, sugar, baking powder and salt; gradually stir into ice cream mixture.
7. Pour into a greased 13-inch by 9-inch baking pan.
8. Drizzle with half of the sauce.
9. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
10. Cool slightly in pan on a wire rack.
11. Add pecans to remaining sauce; spoon over warm cake (sauce will not cover cake completely).
12. Cool cake in pan.
13. Serve with whipped cream if desired.