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Butter Pecan Praline Poke Cake Makes Dessert Special

Butter Pecan Praline Poke Cake Makes Dessert Special Tonight

Butter Pecan Praline Poke Cake Makes Dessert Special combines warm, buttery layers with creamy praline sauce and crunchy pecans.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 45 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 Choose one with real butter for extra richness
  • 1 can Sweetened Condensed Milk Critical for enhancing the poke cake effect
For the Praline Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Helps control sweetness
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar Pick light or dark based on preference
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Cream Necessary for creamy consistency
For the Whipped Topping
  • 1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream Use full-fat for fluffiness
  • 1/4 cup Powdered Sugar Adjust according to desired sweetness
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Pure vanilla is best for authentic taste
For the Garnish
  • 1 cup Toasted Pecans Add a delightful crunch

Equipment

  • Oven
  • 9×13-inch cake pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • fork
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×13-inch cake pan with non-stick spray.
  2. Stir together the butter pecan cake mix according to package instructions. Pour into the prepared pan and bake for about 30 minutes.
  3. Allow the cake to cool for about 10 minutes. Poke holes throughout the cake with a fork.
  4. Pour sweetened condensed milk over the cake, filling the holes. Let cool completely for about 30 minutes.
  5. In a saucepan, melt unsalted butter, stir in brown sugar and heavy cream, simmering for 3-5 minutes until thickened.
  6. Drizzle half of the warm praline sauce over the cake, ensuring it seeps into the holes.
  7. Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
  8. Spread the whipped topping over the cake, drizzle the remaining praline sauce on top, and garnish with toasted pecans.
  9. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 400IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra indulgent treat.

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