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Butter Pecan Praline Poke Cake

A close-up of a moist slice of butter pecan praline poke cake topped with white frosting and candied pecans.
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You make this rich, buttery cake by soaking a butter pecan cake with sweet praline sauce, then topping it with whipped cream and crunchy pecans. This Southern classic yields a moist, indulgent dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 1 box butter pecan cake mix (plus ingredients listed on the box)
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup butter
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 1 can sweetened condensed milk
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 container (8 oz) whipped topping, thawed

Instructions

  1. Prepare the butter pecan cake according to the package directions, substituting the required liquid with 1 cup of heavy cream for a richer flavor. Bake the cake in a 9×13 inch pan until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let the cake cool slightly, about 15 minutes.
  2. While the cake is still warm, use the handle of a wooden spoon or a fork to poke holes all over the surface, spacing them about one inch apart.
  3. Prepare the praline soak: In a saucepan, combine the butter, brown sugar, and sweetened condensed milk. Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly until the mixture is smooth and begins to bubble gently. Remove from heat.
  4. Pour the warm praline soak evenly over the poked cake, allowing the sauce to seep into all the holes. Let the cake cool completely to room temperature.
  5. Prepare the cream layer: In a bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, vanilla extract, and half of the remaining whipped topping until smooth. Gently fold in the remaining whipped topping until just combined.
  6. Spread the cream mixture evenly over the cooled, soaked cake.
  7. Prepare the topping: Toast the chopped pecans lightly in a dry skillet for a few minutes until fragrant. Let them cool slightly.
  8. Sprinkle the toasted pecans over the cream layer. Chill the cake for at least two hours before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • For an extra caramel flavor, drizzle a small amount of extra caramel sauce over the pecans just before serving.
  • You can use a store-bought butter pecan cake mix to simplify the preparation.
  • This cake travels well for potlucks if kept chilled until serving time.

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