Description
Butter Pecan Praline Poke Cake is a deliciously moist and indulgent dessert featuring a buttery pecan cake soaked with a rich praline sauce. Topped with chopped pecans, this cake combines the sweet and nutty flavors of pecans with a creamy, caramel-like sauce for a decadent treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Cake:
- 1 (15 oz) box butter pecan cake mix
- 1 (16 oz) can coconut pecan frosting
- 4 large eggs
- 3/4 cup vegetable or canola oil
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- For the Sauce:
- 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Prepare the Cake Batter:
- In a large bowl, mix the cake mix, coconut pecan frosting, eggs, oil, and milk until smooth. Stir in chopped pecans.
- Bake:
- Pour batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 30-40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Poke the Cake:
- After baking, let the cake cool slightly. Poke holes all over the cake with a wooden spoon handle.
- Prepare the Praline Sauce:
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add sweetened condensed milk and stir until thickened. Stir in chopped pecans.
- Add Sauce to Cake:
- Pour the warm sauce over the cake, letting it seep into the holes.
- Cool and Serve:
- Allow the cake to cool completely before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Texture Variation: Toasting pecans before adding them enhances their flavor.
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 450 kcal per serving
- Sugar: 38 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Carbohydrates: 57 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
Keywords: Butter Pecan Praline Poke Cake