Description
Indulge in the rich, nutty flavors of this Butter Pecan Praline Poke Cake. A decadent dessert that combines butter pecan cake soaked in sweetened condensed milk, topped with luscious whipped cream, praline sauce, and toasted pecans.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Cake:
- 1 box butter pecan cake mix (plus ingredients needed on the box)
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 jar caramel sauce
- 1 cup chopped pecans, toasted
For the Whipped Cream Topping:
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Praline Sauce:
- ½ cup butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch cake pan.
- Bake the Cake: Prepare and bake the butter pecan cake mix as per package instructions. Once baked, let it cool slightly.
- Poke Holes: While the cake is still warm, poke holes using a fork or wooden spoon handle.
- Add Condensed Milk: Pour sweetened condensed milk over the cake, ensuring it fills the holes. Let the cake cool.
- Make Praline Sauce: In a saucepan, melt butter, add brown sugar and cream. Simmer, then stir in pecans. Pour half over the cake.
- Whip Cream: Whip cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
- Assemble: Spread whipped cream over the cake, drizzle remaining praline sauce, and top with toasted pecans.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate for 2 hours before serving. Enjoy!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: Butter Pecan, Praline, Poke Cake, Dessert, Sweet, Whipped Cream
