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Square of Butter Pecan Praline Poke Cake with caramel drizzle and pecans

Butter Pecan Praline Poke Cake

  • Author: Savannah
  • Total Time: 40–45 minutes
  • Yield: 10–12 servings 1x

Description

A moist, buttery cake infused with toasted pecans and a rich praline glaze that seeps into every bite. Perfect for dessert tables or special occasions, this poke cake is topped with creamy praline frosting and chopped pecans for an irresistible crunch.

Ingredients

Scale

🛒 Ingredients (for one 9×13-inch cake):

For the Cake:

  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour

  • 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened

  • 2 cups granulated sugar

  • 4 large eggs

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 1 cup whole milk

  • 1 cup chopped pecans, toasted

For the Poke Mixture:

  • 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk

  • ½ cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)

  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Praline Frosting:

  • 16 oz (2 packages) cream cheese or buttercream frosting, softened

  • ½ cup brown sugar

  • ½ cup chopped toasted pecans

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 2–3 tablespoons milk (to adjust consistency)

For Decoration:

  • Additional chopped pecans

  • Optional: drizzle of caramel sauce

Instructions

📝 Instructions:

Step 1: Bake Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan.

  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.

  3. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla.

  4. Gradually mix in dry ingredients alternately with milk until smooth. Fold in toasted pecans.

  5. Pour batter into prepared pan and bake 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely.

Step 2: Poke Cake

  1. Using the handle of a wooden spoon, poke holes all over the cooled cake.

  2. In a bowl, mix sweetened condensed milk, caramel sauce, and vanilla.

  3. Pour the mixture evenly over the cake, letting it soak into the holes. Chill for at least 1 hour.

Step 3: Frost Cake

  1. In a bowl, combine frosting, brown sugar, pecans, and vanilla. Adjust consistency with milk if needed.

  2. Spread frosting evenly over the soaked cake.

Step 4: Decorate

  1. Sprinkle additional chopped pecans on top.

  2. Optionally drizzle extra caramel for a glossy finish.

Notes

  • Toasting Pecans: Toasting enhances flavor — bake at 350°F for 5–7 minutes.
  • Make Ahead: Cake can be baked a day ahead and frosted the next day.
  • Mini Version: Use cupcakes and poke each for single-serve treats.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35–40 minutes
  • Category: Dessert / Cake
  • Method: Baked / Poke / Frosted
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://www.eminentrecipes.com/butter-pecan-praline-poke-cake/