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Butter Pecan Praline Poke Cake

Irresistible Butter Pecan Praline Poke Cake for Sweet Moments

This Butter Pecan Praline Poke Cake is a delightful homage to Southern desserts, combining a moist cake with a sweet praline sauce that will impress.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 55 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 box Butter Pecan Cake Mix Opt for a homemade mix if desired.
  • 1 cup Water Use milk for extra richness.
  • 1/3 cup Vegetable Oil Can replace with melted butter for flavor.
  • 3 large Eggs Flax eggs can be used for a vegan version.
For the Praline Sauce
  • 1 can Sweetened Condensed Milk Substitute with coconut cream for a dairy-free option.
  • 1/2 cup Butter Margarine can be used for a dairy-free version.
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar White sugar can be used in a pinch.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Substitutable with almond extract for a different taste.
For the Topping
  • 1 container Whipped Topping Can substitute with homemade whipped cream.
  • 1 cup Chopped Pecans Use walnuts or almonds as alternatives.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Mixing bowl
  • medium saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Butter Pecan Praline Poke Cake
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, prepare the butter pecan cake mix according to package instructions.
  3. Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake the cake for 30-35 minutes.
  4. Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes.
  5. In a medium saucepan, combine sweetened condensed milk, butter, and brown sugar over medium heat, stirring constantly.
  6. Slowly drizzle the warm praline sauce over the top of the poked cake.
  7. Spread whipped topping evenly over the top, then sprinkle the chopped pecans over the whipped cream.
  8. Chill the cake in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Poke holes wisely while the cake is warm; toast pecans for flavor. Letting the cake chill enhances flavors and texture.

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