Creating your Heavenly Praline Cake can be straightforward if you follow these simple steps:

1. Preheat the Oven: Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3. Cream Butter and Sugar: In another bowl, cream the softened butter with the granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract until well combined.
5. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter-sugar mixture, alternating with the milk. Mix until smooth and well blended.
6. Divide Batter: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans.
7. Bake: Place the pans in the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
8. Cool the Cakes: Once baked, remove the cakes from the oven and allow them to cool in the pans for about 30 minutes. Then transfer them to wire racks to cool completely.
9. Prepare Praline Topping: In a saucepan, combine the brown sugar, heavy cream, and pecans. Cook over medium heat until the mixture comes to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 5 minutes until thickened.
10. Frost the Cake: Place one layer of cake on a serving platter. Spread a layer of praline topping over the first layer, then place the second layer on top. Spread the remaining praline topping over the top layer and let it set for a few minutes before serving.

These steps will guide you in creating this incredible cake effortlessly.