Description
Butter Pecan Praline Poke Cake is a moist and flavorful dessert that combines a rich butter cake with sweet caramel and crunchy pecans, topped with creamy whipped topping. It’s perfect for any gathering and creates lasting memories.
Ingredients
1 box 15.25 ounce Butter Golden or Yellow Cake Mix
1 box 3.4 ounce Instant Vanilla or Butterscotch Pudding Mix
4 large Eggs
1 cup Whole Milk
1/2 cup Vegetable Oil
1 can 14 ounce Sweetened Condensed Milk
1/2 cup Caramel Sauce
1/2 cup Unsalted Butter
1 cup Packed Light Brown Sugar
1/2 cup Heavy Cream
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
1/4 teaspoon Salt
1 1/2 cups Chopped Pecans, lightly toasted
2 cups Heavy Cream, very cold
1/2 cup Powdered Sugar
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, instant pudding mix, eggs, whole milk, and vegetable oil. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed for 2 minutes. Pour the batter into your prepared pan. Bake for 30-35 minutes. Let it cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes
- While the cake is warm, poke holes all over the top of the cake with a wooden spoon handle or fork
- In a small bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk and caramel sauce. Pour this mixture evenly over the warm, poked cake, and let it cool in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour
- Melt the unsalted butter in a saucepan, stir in the light brown sugar and heavy cream. Bring to a gentle boil and simmer for 3-5 minutes. Add vanilla and salt, then fold in the toasted pecans
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the very cold heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form
- Spread the praline topping over the cake, then carefully spread the whipped topping over the praline layer. Chill for at least 2 hours or overnight
- Slice and enjoy!
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Best served chilled.
- Prep Time: 30 mins
- Cook Time: 35 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 40 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg