Description
Butter Pecan Praline Poke Cake is a moist cake soaked in a rich praline sauce, topped with whipped cream and pecans.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box (15.25 oz) butter cake mix
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped pecans (toasted)
- 2 cups whipped cream (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans (for garnish)
- Caramel sauce (for drizzling, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the butter cake mix, softened butter, eggs, and water. Mix according to package instructions until well combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then poke holes all over the top using a fork or skewer.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the brown sugar, butter, and heavy cream. Stir until the mixture comes to a boil.
- Let it boil for 2–3 minutes, stirring constantly until slightly thickened. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and toasted pecans.
- Pour the warm praline sauce evenly over the cooled cake, making sure it fills the holes.
- Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours to let the flavors meld.
- Spread the whipped cream evenly over the top of the chilled cake.
- Sprinkle the chopped pecans over the whipped cream and drizzle with caramel sauce if desired.
- Cut into squares and serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- Use fresh pecans for best flavor.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
