Description
Indulge in the decadent delight of Butter Pecan Praline Poke Cake – a rich and creamy dessert that combines the flavors of butter pecan, caramel, and praline in every bite. This cake is a true showstopper for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Cake:
- 1 box butter pecan cake mix (plus ingredients needed on the box)
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 jar caramel sauce
- 1 cup chopped pecans, toasted
For the Whipped Cream Topping:
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Praline Sauce:
- ½ cup butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×13-inch cake pan with non-stick spray.
- Bake the cake: Prepare and bake the butter pecan cake according to the package instructions. Once done, let it cool slightly.
- Poke holes: While the cake is warm, poke holes all over the top using a fork or wooden spoon handle.
- Add sweetened condensed milk: Pour the sweetened condensed milk over the cake, ensuring it fills the holes. Let the cake cool completely.
- Make the Praline Sauce: In a saucepan, melt butter, add brown sugar, heavy cream, and pecans. Simmer, then pour half over the cake.
- Whip the cream: Whip heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
- Assemble the cake: Spread whipped cream over the cake, drizzle remaining praline sauce, and top with toasted pecans.
- Chill and serve: Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving to enhance the flavors. Enjoy!
Notes
- For a nuttier flavor, toast the pecans before adding them to the praline sauce.
- Make sure the cake is completely cool before adding the whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Butter Pecan Praline Poke Cake, dessert, cake recipes
