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Butter Pecan Praline Poke Cake

Melt-in-Your-Mouth Butter Pecan Praline Poke Cake Recipe

This Butter Pecan Praline Poke Cake is a decadent dessert, boasting a rich praline sauce and fluffy whipped cream, making it a perfect indulgence for any occasion.
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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: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake Ingredients
  • 1 box Butter Pecan Cake Mix
  • 3 large Eggs Flax eggs can be used for a vegan option.
  • 1 cup Milk Almond milk is a great dairy-free substitute.
  • 1 cup Pecans Chopped.
  • 1/2 cup Butter Melted, can substitute with unsweetened applesauce.
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar Coconut sugar can be a substitute.
Whipped Topping Ingredients
  • 1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream Coconut cream for a non-dairy option.
  • 1/4 cup Powdered Sugar Adjust for desired sweetness.
Praline Sauce Ingredients
  • 1 cup Praline Sauce Store-bought or homemade.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • baking dish
  • electric mixer
  • saucepan

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a greased baking dish.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine cake mix, eggs, milk, and melted butter until smooth.
  3. Fold in the chopped pecans and pour the batter into the greased baking dish.
  4. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  5. Let the cake cool for 15 minutes, then poke holes evenly across the surface.
  6. Prepare praline sauce by melting butter, adding brown sugar and pecans, stirring until thick.
  7. Drizzle the warm praline sauce over the cake, allowing it to soak in.
  8. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to meld flavors.
  9. Whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
  10. Spread whipped cream over the chilled cake and garnish with pecans if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 220mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 70mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months. Perfect to prepare a day in advance for gatherings.

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