Butter Pecan Praline Poke Cake
A moist and tender butter pecan cake infused with a rich praline sauce, offering a decadent and comforting dessert experience.
Equipment
- 9×13-inch baking dish
- Mixing bowl
- Saucepan
- Wooden spoon
- Toothpick
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 1 box butter pecan cake mix
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Praline Sauce:
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup chopped pecans
Optional Toppings:
- Toasted coconut flakes
- Whipped cream
- Caramel drizzle
Instructions
Prepare the Cake:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, chopped pecans, vegetable oil, eggs, whole milk, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and well combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Prepare the Praline Sauce:
- While the cake is baking, melt the unsalted butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Stir in the packed brown sugar and heavy cream, cooking until the mixture is smooth and bubbling.
- Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and chopped pecans. Let the sauce cool slightly.
Poke and Soak:
- Once the cake is baked, use the handle of a wooden spoon to poke holes all over the surface.
- Pour the warm praline sauce over the cake, ensuring it seeps into the holes for maximum flavor infusion.
- Allow the cake to cool completely before adding any optional toppings.
Notes
Notes:
Dairy-Free Option: Substitute almond milk and dairy-free butter for the dairy ingredients.
For Extra Moisture: Drizzle sweetened condensed milk over the cake before pouring the praline sauce. Nut Alternatives: Walnuts or almonds can be used in place of pecans.
Gluten-Free Version: Use a gluten-free cake mix instead of the standard mix.
For Extra Moisture: Drizzle sweetened condensed milk over the cake before pouring the praline sauce. Nut Alternatives: Walnuts or almonds can be used in place of pecans.
Gluten-Free Version: Use a gluten-free cake mix instead of the standard mix.