Description
Butter Pecan Praline Poke Cake is a delightful dessert that captures the essence of comfort food with every bite. This moist vanilla cake is infused with rich butter and pecans, then generously soaked in a creamy praline sauce that seeps into each poke, creating an irresistible flavor explosion. Topped with a silky cream cheese frosting and crunchy pecans, this cake is the perfect indulgence for family gatherings, celebrations, or cozy nights at home. Easy to prepare and make ahead, it’s guaranteed to become a favorite among friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box vanilla cake mix
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup water
- ½ cup melted butter
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 8 oz softened cream cheese
- 2 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, mix the cake mix, eggs, water, and melted butter until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow cooling.
- Poke holes in the cooled cake using a wooden spoon handle.
- In a saucepan, heat sweetened condensed milk and chopped pecans until warm; pour over the poked cake.
- Beat softened cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth. Spread over the cake after refrigerating for at least 2 hours.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 29g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg