Description
Looking for a rich, indulgent dessert that’s easy to prepare and guaranteed to impress? This Butter Pecan Praline Poke Cake is your new go-to. Perfect for potlucks, dinner parties, or cozy family nights, this easy recipe combines the tender fluffiness of butter pecan cake with a luscious praline sauce that soaks into every bite. Topped with toasted pecans and ideal served warm, it’s one of those classic food ideas that hits the sweet spot between decadent and comforting. Whether you’re exploring breakfast ideas, dessert options, or a holiday baking list, this quick and irresistible cake deserves a spot in your favorites.
Ingredients
1 box butter pecan cake mix (15.25 oz)
1 cup whole milk
3 large eggs
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup unsalted butter (for sauce)
1 cup light brown sugar, packed
1 can sweetened condensed milk (14 oz)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for sauce)
1 cup chopped pecans, toasted
Optional: extra pecans, whipped cream, or vanilla ice cream for serving
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a large bowl, mix together cake mix, milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
3. Pour batter into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
4. Bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
5. Remove cake from oven and poke holes all over the cake using the handle of a wooden spoon or a skewer.
6. In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
7. Stir in brown sugar and cook until dissolved.
8. Add sweetened condensed milk and stir until thickened and bubbling.
9. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and toasted pecans.
10. Pour warm sauce evenly over the cake, making sure it seeps into the holes.
11. Let cool slightly before serving.
12. Top with extra pecans or a scoop of vanilla ice cream if desired.
Notes
For best flavor, toast the pecans before adding them to the sauce.
Always pour the praline sauce while it’s hot so it fully soaks into the cake.
Reheat individual servings for 15–20 seconds in the microwave to revive that warm, gooey texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 43g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 75mg