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Butter Pecan Praline Poke Cake

Decadent Butter Pecan Praline Poke Cake You Can't Resist

This Butter Pecan Praline Poke Cake is a delightful dessert that combines a buttery cake with rich praline sauce, creating an unforgettable indulgence.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 box Butter Pecan Cake Mix can substitute with vanilla or yellow cake mix
  • 3 large Eggs essential for binding
  • 1 cup Water as per mix instructions
  • 1/2 cup Oil adds moisture
For the Praline Sauce
  • 1 can Sweetened Condensed Milk creates a moist texture
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter can use salted butter
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar light or dark can be used
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Cream avoid low-fat versions
For the Whipped Topping
  • 1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream dairy-free option is possible
  • 2 tablespoons Powdered Sugar sweetens and stabilizes whipped cream
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract try almond for variation
For the Garnish
  • 1/2 cup Toasted Pecans can replace with any nut or omit

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • medium saucepan
  • electric mixer
  • Wooden Spoon

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and coat a 9x13-inch pan with non-stick spray.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, eggs, water, and oil, then pour into the prepared pan.
  3. Bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  4. Once baked, cool for 10 minutes and poke holes throughout the cake.
  5. Pour sweetened condensed milk over the cake and let absorb for 15-20 minutes.
  6. In a saucepan, melt butter, stir in brown sugar and heavy cream, simmer until thickened.
  7. Pour half of the praline sauce over the cake, allowing it to soak into the holes.
  8. Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
  9. Spread whipped cream over the cake, drizzle with remaining praline sauce, and sprinkle toasted pecans on top.
  10. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving to enhance flavors.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, enjoy the cake chilled and allow it to soak up flavors.

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