Irresistible Butter Pecan Praline Poke Cake Recipe – Gooey & Decadent
A moist and gooey Butter Pecan Praline Poke Cake infused with sweetened condensed milk, caramel, and praline topping.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Serves 12
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
– 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
– 1 jar (12 oz) caramel ice cream topping
– 1 cup chopped pecans
– 1/2 cup butter
– 1 box butter pecan cake mix (plus box ingredients)
– 1 cup brown sugar
– 1/2 cup heavy cream
– 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Prepare and Bake the Cake: Preheat oven and bake butter pecan cake mix in a 9×13-inch pan as per box instructions.
2. Poke the Cake: Poke holes into the warm cake using a wooden spoon handle.
3. Add Sweetened Layers: Pour sweetened condensed milk and drizzle caramel sauce over the cake, letting it soak into the holes.
4. Make Praline Topping: Melt butter in a saucepan, stir in brown sugar and heavy cream, and cook until slightly thickened. Add vanilla and chopped pecans.
5. Top and Serve: Pour the praline topping over the cake. Let cool completely before serving.
Notes
– Ensure the cake is warm when adding sweetened layers for better absorption.
– Cool the cake fully for flavors to set.
– Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Per Serving
- Calories: ~450 kcal
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg