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Easy Butter Pecan Praline Poke Cake


  • Author: Marlene Quinn
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A comforting poke cake soaked in buttery praline sauce and topped with toasted pecans and whipped cream.


Ingredients

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  • 1 box yellow or butter cake mix
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup dark brown sugar
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup toasted pecans, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • Pinch of flaky sea salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven and prepare your baking pan.
  2. Mix cake batter according to instructions, pour into the pan, and bake until done.
  3. Poke holes in the cake while warm and prepare the praline sauce.
  4. Melt butter, mix in brown sugar, and add cream to create the praline sauce with pecans and vanilla.
  5. Pour the warm sauce over the cake, chill for at least two hours, and serve with whipped cream and extra pecans.

Notes

Toast pecans right before use; adjust sauce thickness with cream if needed.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 28g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 50g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 40mg

Keywords: cake, poke cake, butter pecan, dessert, praline