Description
Butter Pecan Praline Poke Cake is a delightful dessert that harmonizes moist, buttery cake with rich caramel and crunchy pecans. This irresistible treat features a yellow cake base soaked in sweetened condensed milk, then topped with a warm praline sauce that creates a flavor explosion in every bite. Perfect for family gatherings or special occasions, this poke cake not only looks stunning but is also remarkably easy to prepare, making it an ideal choice for both novice and experienced bakers. Serve it chilled or at room temperature, and don’t forget to pair it with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for an indulgent finish that will leave everyone wanting more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 1 cup toasted pecans
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup caramel sauce
- 1 tub (8 oz) whipped topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- Prepare the yellow cake mix according to package instructions and pour into the greased pan.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven, let cool slightly, then poke holes all over the top with the handle of a wooden spoon.
- Pour sweetened condensed milk evenly over the cake and let soak as it cools completely on a wire rack.
- In a small saucepan, combine caramel sauce and toasted pecans over low heat until warmed through.
- Pour the caramel-pecan mixture over the cooled cake and spread whipped topping evenly on top.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg