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Caramel Butter Pecan Praline Poke Cake

A heartwarming dessert filled with rich caramel, buttery goodness, and crunchy pecans, perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Cake, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake Ingredients
  • 1 box yellow cake mix Duncan Hines or Betty Crocker recommended for a moist cake
  • 3 large eggs Room temperature for best mixing
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil Can substitute with melted butter for added richness
Poke Ingredients
  • 1 can sweetened condensed milk Eagle Brand or any preferred brand
  • 1 cup caramel sauce Store-bought or homemade
  • 1 cup chopped pecans Use fresh pecans for the best flavor
Topping Ingredients
  • 1 cup whipped topping Cool Whip is a classic choice
  • 1/4 cup additional caramel sauce For drizzling

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (or follow the cake mix instructions). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch cake pan.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, eggs, water, and vegetable oil. Mix until well blended and smooth, about 2-3 minutes. Don’t overbeat!
Baking
  1. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan, spreading it evenly. Bake according to package instructions (about 30-35 minutes) until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  2. Once baked, remove the pan from the oven and let it cool for about 10 minutes.
Poking and Soaking
  1. Using a fork, poke holes all over the surface of the cake to allow the sweetened condensed milk to soak in.
  2. Pour the sweetened condensed milk evenly over the cake, ensuring the holes are filled generously, and let it soak in.
  3. Drizzle a cup of caramel sauce over the top and sprinkle with chopped pecans.
Finishing
  1. Allow the cake to cool completely—at least an hour.
  2. Spread whipped topping over the cooled cake and finish with an extra drizzle of caramel.

Notes

Store leftover cake covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. You can assemble your poke cake a day in advance for intensified flavors.