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butter pecan praline poke cake

Butter Pecan Praline Poke Cake

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An irresistibly moist and rich butter pecan poke cake topped with caramel butter pecan frosting, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Cake, Dessert
Cuisine: American, Baking
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 box yellow cake mix Follow package instructions
  • 1 cup water As needed per cake mix instructions
  • 3 large eggs At room temperature
  • 1/2 cup oil Can substitute with melted butter
For the Soaking Mixture
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 cup brown sugar Packed
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 pinch salt
For the Frosting
  • 1 cup butter Softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 2 cups powdered sugar To achieve desired thickness
  • 1/2 cup toasted pecans Chopped for topping

Method
 

Baking the Cake
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  2. Mix the yellow cake mix according to the package instructions and pour it into the prepared dish.
  3. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Soaking Process
  1. Once the cake is done, remove it from the oven and let it cool for about 10 minutes.
  2. Using the handle of a wooden spoon, poke holes all over the cake, about 1 inch apart.
  3. In a saucepan, melt butter and combine it with brown sugar, heavy cream, and a pinch of salt. Bring to a gentle boil, stirring frequently.
  4. Once well combined, pour this sweet caramel mixture over the warm cake, ensuring it seeps into the holes.
Frosting and Serving
  1. After the soaking mixture has been absorbed for at least an hour, prepare the caramel butter pecan frosting.
  2. Spread the frosting generously on top of the cake, and garnish with toasted pecans.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 5gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 35g

Notes

For a creamier texture, consider adding condensed milk to the soaking mixture. Allow the cake to soak overnight for enhanced flavor.
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