Description
Craving a show-stopping dessert that blends buttery richness with creamy praline decadence? This Butter Pecan Praline Poke Cake is your go-to for an easy recipe that delivers maximum flavor. Perfect for those who love quick dessert ideas, Southern comfort food, or holiday potluck desserts, this treat starts with a butter pecan cake and gets soaked in a sweet condensed milk layer and a homemade praline sauce loaded with pecans. Whether you serve it chilled for candy-bar texture or warm for gooey goodness, it’s a dessert win every time.
Ingredients
1 box butter pecan cake mix
3 large eggs
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 cup water
1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup butter
1 cup chopped pecans
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. Prepare the cake mix by combining it with eggs, oil, and water. Mix well with an electric mixer until smooth.
3. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
4. Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool for 10 minutes.
5. Use a wooden spoon handle or skewer to poke holes evenly across the cake.
6. Pour sweetened condensed milk over the cake, allowing it to seep into the holes.
7. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine brown sugar, heavy cream, and butter. Bring to a gentle boil while stirring continuously.
8. Let it simmer for 3–5 minutes until slightly thickened. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and chopped pecans.
9. Pour the warm praline sauce over the cake, spreading the pecans evenly.
10. Let the cake sit at room temperature for 30 minutes. Then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
11. Serve chilled or slightly warm. Add whipped cream or vanilla ice cream if desired.
Notes
Let it Rest – For the best flavor, make the cake a day ahead and let it rest in the fridge overnight.
Don’t Skip the Poke – Make deep, evenly spaced holes for maximum sauce absorption.
Toasted Pecans Bonus – Toast the pecans in a dry pan for 3–4 minutes before adding them to the sauce for an extra layer of flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg