Description
Butter Pecan Praline Poke Cake brings Southern charm straight to your dessert table, melting hearts with its rich, caramel-soaked layers of pure comfort. Pecans add a delightful crunch that makes this cake a total crowd-pleaser your family will absolutely devour.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup water
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup caramel sauce
Topping:
- 1 cup whipped topping
- ½ cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350°F and coat a 9×13 inch pan with butter and flour.
- Grab a large mixing bowl and whisk together 1 box yellow cake mix, 1 cup water, ⅓ cup vegetable oil, and 3 eggs until the batter becomes completely smooth.
- Carefully fold 1 cup of chopped pecans into the cake batter, distributing them evenly throughout.
- Transfer the pecan-studded batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it out to create an even layer.
- Slide the pan into the preheated 350°F oven and bake for 32-35 minutes, checking doneness with a toothpick that should come out clean.
- Remove the cake and let it rest for exactly 10 minutes at room temperature.
- Use a fork to create multiple holes across the entire surface of the warm cake.
- Slowly pour 1 cup of sweetened condensed milk over the cake, allowing it to seep into the punctured holes.
- Drizzle 1 cup of caramel sauce across the cake, ensuring even coverage.
- Allow the cake to cool completely at room temperature for about 1 hour.
- Gently spread 1 cup of whipped topping over the cooled cake’s surface.
- Scatter the remaining ½ cup of chopped pecans across the top for a crunchy finish.
Notes
- Test cake doneness by inserting a toothpick in the center, which should come out clean without wet batter.
- Ensure pecans are evenly chopped and distributed throughout the cake batter for consistent nutty flavor and texture.
- Let the cake cool completely before adding toppings to prevent whipped cream from melting and caramel from running.
- For a gluten-free version, swap traditional cake mix with a gluten-free alternative and check all sauce ingredients for wheat-based additives.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Cakes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 465 kcal
- Sugar: 37 g
- Sodium: 230 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 53 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg