Poke Cake will steal your heart! It’s incredibly moist, buttery, and packed with caramelized pecan flavor. With every bite, you’ll taste layers of sweet praline sauce soaked into a fluffy butter pecan cake, topped with creamy frosting and crunchy toasted pecans.
This easy dessert is perfect for holidays, potlucks, or any day you want something special and irresistible.
If you love rich Southern-style desserts, this Butter Pecan Praline
✅ Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 1 box Butter Pecan cake mix (15.25 oz)
- 1 cup milk
- ½ cup butter, melted
- 3 eggs
For the Praline Sauce:
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk (14 oz)
- ½ cup butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Topping:
- 1 tub whipped topping (8 oz) or 2 cups homemade whipped cream
- ½ cup toasted pecans, chopped
- Optional: drizzle of caramel sauce for garnish
🍰 Instructions
Step 1: Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish and set aside.
Step 2: Prepare the Cake Batter
In a large mixing bowl, combine the Butter Pecan cake mix, milk, melted butter, and eggs.
Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed for 2–3 minutes until smooth and creamy.
Step 3: Bake the Cake
Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish.
Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Step 4: Make the Praline Sauce
While the cake bakes, combine butter, brown sugar, and sweetened condensed milk in a saucepan over medium heat.
Cook and stir until the mixture starts to bubble and thicken slightly, about 5 minutes.
Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
Step 5: Poke the Cake
When the cake comes out of the oven, use the handle of a wooden spoon to poke holes evenly across the top.
Step 6: Pour the Praline Sauce
Slowly pour the warm praline sauce over the cake, letting it soak into the holes. Allow the cake to cool completely.
Step 7: Add the Topping
Once cooled, spread the whipped topping evenly over the cake.
Sprinkle toasted pecans on top, and drizzle with caramel sauce if desired.
🍬 Tips for the Best Butter Pecan Praline Poke Cake
- Don’t skip toasting the pecans — it brings out their rich, buttery flavor.
- You can use evaporated milk instead of regular milk for a denser texture.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days — it gets even better the next day!
💛 Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Super easy to make using a boxed mix.
- The praline sauce makes every bite moist and decadent.
- Perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, birthdays, or any family gathering.