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Butter Pecan Praline Poke Cake Recipe

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  • Author: admin
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This Butter Pecan Praline Poke Cake is a luscious dessert combining the rich nutty flavors of butter pecan cake with a sweet coconut pecan frosting and a creamy praline sauce infused with chopped pecans. The cake is baked to perfection, then ‘poked’ to allow the warm praline sauce to seep deep inside, creating a moist and flavorful treat perfect for special occasions or a comforting sweet snack.

Ingredients

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Cake Batter

  • 1 (15 oz) box butter pecan cake mix
  • 1 (16 oz) can coconut pecan frosting
  • 4 large eggs
  • 3/4 cup vegetable or canola oil
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans

Praline Sauce

  • 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to ensure the cake does not stick.
  2. Prepare the Cake Batter: In a large bowl, combine the butter pecan cake mix, canned coconut pecan frosting, eggs, vegetable oil, and milk. Mix thoroughly until the batter is smooth and well combined. Fold in the chopped pecans to add texture and nutty flavor.
  3. Bake: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish and bake in the preheated oven for 30-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, indicating the cake is fully baked.
  4. Poke the Cake: Once the cake is baked, allow it to cool slightly. Using the handle of a wooden spoon, gently poke holes all over the surface of the cake to create channels for the praline sauce to soak in.
  5. Prepare the Praline Sauce: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the sweetened condensed milk and stir continuously until the mixture thickens into a sauce consistency. Remove from heat and stir in the chopped pecans.
  6. Add Sauce to Cake: Pour the warm praline sauce evenly over the entire cake, allowing the sauce to seep into the holes you made, moisten the cake, and infuse it with sweet praline flavor.
  7. Cool and Serve: Let the cake cool completely to allow the sauce to set and the flavors to meld. Slice into pieces and serve as a delectable dessert.

Notes

  • Ensure the cake is not overbaked to keep it moist and perfect for soaking up the praline sauce.
  • Use a wooden spoon handle or similar to poke holes gently without breaking the cake apart.
  • The praline sauce thickens faster if stirred constantly; keep a close eye to prevent burning.
  • Chilled cake can be refrigerated and tastes delicious when served slightly cold or at room temperature.
  • For added texture, sprinkle extra chopped pecans on top after pouring the praline sauce before the cake cools.

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