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Butter Pecan Praline Poke Cake

Butter Pecan Praline Poke Cake

Indulge in this Butter Pecan Praline Poke Cake—moist, rich, and loaded with caramel goodness!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Course Cake flavors
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 320 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls

Ingredients
  

Cake:

  • 1 box butter pecan cake mix
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup water
  • ½ cup vegetable oil

Praline Sauce:

  • 1 can 14 oz sweetened condensed milk
  • ½ cup butter
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ¾ cup chopped pecans

Instructions
 

  • 1️⃣ Preheat & Prepare – Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • 2️⃣ Make the Cake – Prepare the butter pecan cake mix according to package instructions (mixing with eggs, water, and oil). Pour into the baking dish and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • 3️⃣ Poke Holes – While the cake is still warm, use a fork or wooden skewer to poke holes all over the cake.
  • 4️⃣ Make the Praline Sauce – In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in brown sugar and cook for 1-2 minutes until bubbly. Remove from heat and stir in sweetened condensed milk, vanilla, and chopped pecans.
  • 5️⃣ Pour & Soak – Slowly pour the warm praline sauce over the cake, ensuring it seeps into the holes. Let the cake cool completely.
  • 6️⃣ Add Toppings – Spread whipped topping evenly over the cake. Drizzle with caramel sauce and sprinkle with toasted pecans.
  • 7️⃣ Chill & Serve – Refrigerate for at least 2 hours for best results. Slice, serve, and enjoy!

Notes

✅ Make Ahead: This cake is even better the next day, as the flavors meld together!
✅ Nut-Free Version: Swap pecans for toffee bits or skip them altogether.
✅ Homemade Whipped Cream: Use 1 cup heavy cream + 2 tbsp powdered sugar whipped until stiff peaks form.
✅ Warm or Cold? Delicious served chilled or slightly warmed with a scoop of vanilla ice cream! 🍨

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 4gFat: 16gSugar: 28g
Keyword Butter pecan cake, caramel poke cake, easy cake recipe, holiday desserts, praline poke cake, southern dessert
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