Description
This Decadent Butter Pecan Praline Poke Cake is a moist, Southern-inspired dessert soaked in a rich praline sauce and topped with whipped topping and crunchy toasted pecans. It’s easy to make yet indulgent enough for special occasions.
Ingredients
1 box butter pecan cake mix
3 large eggs
1 cup water
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
1/2 cup brown sugar
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1 tub (8 oz) whipped topping, thawed
1/2 cup chopped toasted pecans
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, combine the butter pecan cake mix, eggs, water, and vegetable oil. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes until smooth.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 28–32 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- While the cake bakes, prepare the praline sauce: In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the sweetened condensed milk, brown sugar, butter, and vanilla extract. Stir until melted and smooth.
- Stir in the chopped pecans and remove from heat.
- Let the cake cool for 5 minutes, then poke holes all over the top using the handle of a wooden spoon.
- Slowly pour the warm praline sauce over the cake, allowing it to seep into the holes.
- Cool the cake completely, then spread the whipped topping evenly over the surface.
- Just before serving, sprinkle the top with toasted chopped pecans.
Notes
Let the cake cool for 5 minutes before pouring sauce to avoid sogginess.
Toasting the pecans before adding enhances flavor.
Add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg for a warm spice twist.
A drizzle of caramel can be added for extra indulgence.
Store covered in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Microwave individual slices for 15–20 seconds if desired warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
