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Butter Pecan Praline Poke Cake

Butter Pecan Praline Poke Cake That's a Slice of Heaven

This Butter Pecan Praline Poke Cake is a delightful dessert combining rich butter pecan flavors with coconut pecan frosting and a gooey sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 box Butter Pecan Cake Mix optional to make from scratch
  • 3 large Eggs for binding
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable or Canola Oil can substitute with melted butter
  • 1 cup Milk can use almond or oat milk for dairy-free
For the Frosting
  • 1 can Coconut Pecan Frosting can craft your own
For the Sauce
  • 1 can Sweetened Condensed Milk use full-fat for richness
  • 1/4 cup Unsalted Butter can use salted butter
  • 1/2 cup Pecans toast for extra flavor

Equipment

  • oven
  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • mixing bowl
  • Hand mixer or whisk
  • saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the butter pecan cake mix, coconut pecan frosting, eggs, vegetable oil, and milk. Mix until smooth and fold in chopped pecans.
  3. Pour the batter into the baking dish and bake for 30-40 minutes. Check if done by inserting a toothpick.
  4. Once baked, let the cake cool for 10 minutes. Poke holes across the top with a wooden spoon handle.
  5. In a saucepan, melt unsalted butter and stir in sweetened condensed milk and chopped pecans. Simmer for 5 minutes.
  6. Pour the warm sauce over the poked cake, allowing it to soak in.
  7. Let the cake cool completely for about 30 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 80mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for an indulgent experience.

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