Description
This Butter Pecan Praline Poke Cake is a rich and indulgent dessert that combines the delicious flavors of butter pecan cake with a homemade praline sauce. The cake is moist, topped with a warm, gooey sauce, and finished off with crunchy pecans for added texture. Perfect for any occasion, this cake will quickly become a family favorite.
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 your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Prepare the Cake Batter: In a large bowl, combine the butter pecan cake mix, coconut pecan frosting, eggs, vegetable oil, and milk. Mix until smooth. Stir in the chopped pecans.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and bake for 30-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Poke the Cake: After baking, let the cake cool slightly. Use a wooden spoon handle to poke holes all over the cake.
- Prepare the Praline Sauce: In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the sweetened condensed milk and stir until the sauce thickens. Stir in the chopped pecans.
- Add Sauce to Cake: Pour the warm praline sauce over the cake, allowing it to soak into the holes.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cake to cool completely before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Make sure to poke enough holes in the cake so the sauce can soak in.
- The cake can be made a day ahead. Store in an airtight container at room temperature or refrigerate for longer shelf life.
- For extra flavor, top with whipped cream or ice cream when serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg