Caramel Butter Pecan Praline Poke Cake
Indulge in this rich Caramel Butter Pecan Praline Poke Cake, featuring moist cake infused with caramel sauce and topped with a buttery pecan praline glaze for a decadent dessert experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- Ingredients required by cake mix (usually eggs, oil, water)
- 1 cup caramel sauce
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Whipped cream or frosting, for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the yellow cake mix according to package instructions and bake in a 9×13-inch pan.
- Once baked, use the handle of a wooden spoon to poke holes evenly across the cake while still warm.
- Pour the caramel sauce over the cake, letting it seep into the holes.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add brown sugar and heavy cream, stirring constantly until the mixture comes to a boil.
- Boil for 2-3 minutes until thickened, then remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and chopped pecans.
- Pour the pecan praline mixture evenly over the caramel-soaked cake.
- Allow the cake to cool completely before adding whipped cream or frosting, if desired.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to let flavors meld before serving.
Notes
For an extra indulgence, serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or sprinkle a pinch of sea salt on top to enhance the caramel flavor.