Indulge in Butter Pecan Praline Poke Cake Bliss

Indulge in Butter Pecan Praline Poke Cake Bliss

Dive into indulgence with this Butter Pecan Praline Poke Cake, a perfect blend of moist yellow cake, crunchy pecans, and rich praline sauce. Designed to impress at any gathering, this dessert is not only delicious but visually stunning. The unique poke cake method adds a delightful creaminess that makes every bite a sweet escape. Perfect for celebrations or a cozy night in! Discover the joy of baking with this decadent treat. #PokeCake #Dessert #ButterPecan #CakeRecipes #BakingFun

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Ingredients

For the Cake:

1 box yellow cake mix

1 cup water

1/3 cup vegetable oil

3 large eggs

1 cup chopped pecans

For the Praline Sauce:

1 cup brown sugar

1/2 cup unsalted butter

1/4 cup heavy cream

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 cup chopped pecans (for garnish)

For the Topping:

1 cup whipped cream (or Cool Whip)

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

Prepare the Cake:

- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.

- In a large mixing bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, water, vegetable oil, and eggs. Mix until smooth.

- Fold in the chopped pecans.

- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top with a spatula.

- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes.

Make the Praline Sauce:

- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the brown sugar, butter, and heavy cream. Stir constantly until the mixture comes to a gentle boil.

- Reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 2-3 minutes, continuing to stir.

- Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Allow the sauce to cool slightly.

Poke the Cake:

- Once the cake has cooled in the pan, use the handle of a wooden spoon or a skewer to poke holes evenly throughout the cake.

- Pour half of the praline sauce over the cake, ensuring it seeps into the holes. Reserve the remaining sauce for serving.

Chill the Cake:

- Cover the cake with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, allowing the flavors to meld and the cake to soak in the praline sauce.

Prepare the Topping:

- In a bowl, mix the whipped cream with the vanilla extract until well combined.

Assemble and Serve:

- Once chilled, spread the whipped cream topping over the cake, smoothing it out gently.

- Drizzle the remaining praline sauce over the whipped cream topping and sprinkle with the additional chopped pecans.

- Slice and serve chilled, enjoying the rich layers of flavor and texture!

Prep Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 3 hours | Servings: 12 slices