Description
Butter Pecan Praline Poke Cake is a decadent dessert that combines a moist yellow cake soaked in a rich pecan praline sauce and topped with fluffy whipped cream. Perfect for celebrations or cozy gatherings, this show-stopping treat will have everyone coming back for seconds. With its delightful crunch from pecans and creamy sweetness, it’s the ultimate indulgence that will leave lasting memories at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup heavy cream (for frosting)
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, combine cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, and water. Mix until smooth.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool slightly, then poke holes all over the surface with a fork.
- For the praline sauce, combine brown sugar, butter, and heavy cream in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir until thickened.
- Drizzle the warm praline sauce over the cake, allowing it to soak in.
- For the frosting, beat heavy cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form and spread over cooled cake.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 125g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 75mg