Description
Indulge in the irresistible flavors of Butter Pecan Praline Poke Cake. This decadent dessert features a moist butter pecan cake infused with sweetened condensed milk and caramel, topped with a luscious whipped cream and a rich praline sauce.
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 and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch cake pan.
- Bake the Cake: Prepare and bake the butter pecan cake mix as per package instructions. Let it cool slightly.
- Poke Holes: While the cake is warm, poke holes on top using a fork or wooden spoon handle.
- Add Condensed Milk: Pour sweetened condensed milk over the cake, allowing it to seep into the holes. Cool completely.
- Make Praline Sauce: In a saucepan, melt butter, add brown sugar and cream. Simmer, then add pecans. Remove from heat.
- Layer the Cake: Pour half the praline sauce over the cake. Spread evenly.
- Whip Cream: Whip cream, sugar, and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
- Finish Cake: Spread whipped cream over cake, drizzle with remaining praline sauce, and sprinkle with toasted pecans.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
- For added crunch, consider adding a layer of crushed pecans between the cake and whipped cream.
- This cake is best served chilled for a refreshing treat.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (about 150g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Butter Pecan Praline Poke Cake, Poke Cake Recipe, Pecan Cake, Praline Sauce, Whipped Cream Topping
