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Butter Pecan Praline Poke Cake

A square slice removed from a rich butter pecan praline poke cake topped with whipped cream and pecans.
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You will make this rich, buttery Southern classic. This moist cake soaks up a sweet praline filling and finishes with fluffy topping and crunchy pecans. It is a crowd-pleasing dessert perfect for holidays or potlucks.

Ingredients

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

Instructions

  1. Prepare and bake the butter pecan cake according to the box directions, using the liquid specified on the box, substituting milk for water if needed. Bake in a 9×13 inch pan.
  2. While the cake is still warm from the oven, poke holes all over the surface using a fork or skewer. Make the holes deep but do not go all the way through the bottom.
  3. Prepare the praline soak: In a saucepan, combine the heavy cream, butter, and brown sugar. Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly until the butter melts and the sugar dissolves. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Remove the praline sauce from the heat. Stir in the entire can of sweetened condensed milk until fully combined.
  5. Pour the warm praline sauce evenly over the entire surface of the warm cake, allowing the liquid to soak into the poked holes. Let the cake cool completely to room temperature.
  6. Once cool, prepare the topping by spreading the thawed whipped topping evenly over the cake surface.
  7. Sprinkle the chopped pecans over the whipped topping.
  8. Chill the cake for at least 2 hours before slicing and serving. This allows the soak to set properly.

Notes

  • For an extra nutty flavor, toast the pecans lightly in a dry skillet before chopping and using them as a topping.
  • You can substitute the whipped topping with a cream cheese frosting if you prefer a denser topping layer.
  • This is an excellent make-ahead dessert; it tastes even better the next day.

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