Description
A delicious Butter Pecan Praline Poke Cake bursting with flavor, combining a moist butter pecan cake with a rich praline sauce and creamy frosting.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box butter pecan cake mix
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped pecans, toasted
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1 cup toasted pecans (for garnish)
- Caramel drizzle (for garnish)
- Praline pieces (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9 by 13 inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, mix the butter pecan cake mix, eggs, water, and vegetable oil, then beat until smooth.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and bake for 28 to 32 minutes.
- Let the cake cool for about 10 minutes before poking holes all over it with a wooden spoon.
- Toast the chopped pecans in a skillet over medium heat for 3 to 5 minutes and set aside.
- In a saucepan, combine brown sugar, unsalted butter, and heavy cream; cook until melted and slightly thickened.
- Stir in vanilla extract and the toasted pecans, then pour the warm praline sauce over the warm cake.
- Let the cake sit for 20 minutes to absorb the sauce, then cool completely.
- For the frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth, then gradually add powdered sugar and mix well.
- Add vanilla extract and heavy cream, beating until light and creamy; adjust consistency with more cream or sugar as needed.
- Spread the frosting over the cooled cake, smoothing the top.
- Sprinkle toasted pecans and drizzle caramel over the frosting.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
- Serve chilled or slightly cool, ensuring each slice is moist and flavorful.
Notes
- Pour the praline sauce over the cake while it’s still warm for better absorption.
- Toast the pecans for optimal flavor.
- Avoid overcooking the praline sauce to prevent it from becoming too thick.
- Chill the cake before cutting for cleaner slices.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 32 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg