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Decadent Butter Pecan Praline Poke Cake

A moist slice of butter pecan praline poke cake topped with whipped cream, pecans, and drizzled with caramel sauce.
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Create this ultra-moist, rich Butter Pecan Praline Poke Cake, a Southern classic dessert soaked in sweet caramel sauce and topped with creamy frosting and crunchy pecans. It is perfect for holidays or potlucks.

Ingredients

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  • 1 box butter pecan cake mix
  • Ingredients required for cake mix (usually eggs, oil, water/milk)
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup butter
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 cup chopped pecans (for soaking mixture)
  • 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 container (8 oz) whipped topping (thawed)
  • 8 oz cream cheese (softened, for topping)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Prepare and bake the butter pecan cake according to the box directions, using the required liquid and eggs. Bake in a 9×13 inch pan.
  2. Let the cake cool slightly after removing it from the oven.
  3. While the cake is still warm, use the handle of a wooden spoon or a fork to poke holes all over the top surface, making them deep but not piercing the bottom.
  4. Prepare the praline soaking sauce: In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the heavy cream, butter, brown sugar, chopped pecans, and sweetened condensed milk. Stir constantly until the mixture comes to a boil and the sugar dissolves. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring often.
  5. Pour the warm praline sauce slowly and evenly over the entire surface of the warm cake, allowing the sauce to seep into the holes. Let the cake cool completely to room temperature.
  6. Prepare the creamy topping: Beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add vanilla extract. Gradually beat in half of the thawed whipped topping until the mixture is light and fluffy. Spread this mixture evenly over the cooled cake.
  7. Top the cake with the remaining whipped topping. Sprinkle generously with extra toasted pecans for crunch.
  8. Chill the cake for at least 2 hours before slicing and serving to allow the flavors to set.

Notes

  • You can toast the pecans lightly in a dry skillet before adding them to the sauce for deeper flavor.
  • For an even richer topping, substitute half of the whipped topping with heavy cream whipped to stiff peaks.
  • This cake tastes best when made ahead of time, as the soaking liquid needs time to fully penetrate the cake.

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