Description
Butter Pecan Praline Poke Cake is a delightful dessert that takes comfort food to the next level. With its moist yellow cake base soaked in rich buttery praline sauce, every slice bursts with flavor and texture. Topped with crunchy pecans, this poke cake is not only visually appealing but also incredibly satisfying. Perfect for birthday celebrations, holiday gatherings, or simply indulging your sweet tooth at home, this recipe is easy enough for novice bakers while still impressing guests. Serve it warm alongside a scoop of vanilla ice cream or chilled with fresh whipped cream for a truly decadent experience that will leave everyone asking for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ½ cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- In a bowl, combine the cake mix and eggs, adding water as directed on the package until smooth. Fold in chopped pecans.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Once cooled slightly, poke holes throughout the cake with a fork.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter with brown sugar, then stir in heavy cream until smooth.
- Drizzle the praline sauce over the poked cake while still warm and allow to set before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg