Description
Craving something rich, nutty, and absolutely indulgent? This *Butter Pecan Praline Poke Cake* is a comforting Southern-style dessert layered with buttery cake, soaked in sweetened condensed milk, and crowned with a warm praline glaze and toasted pecans. Perfect for potlucks, holiday spreads, or easy dinner desserts, this easy recipe delivers homemade flavor with the help of a cake mix. If you’re looking for quick breakfast ideas, easy dinner sweets, or impressive food ideas that don’t require tons of effort, this cake has your name written all over it.
Ingredients
1 box butter pecan cake mix
3 large eggs
½ cup vegetable oil
1 cup water
1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
1 cup chopped pecans (toasted, for topping)
½ cup unsalted butter
1 cup brown sugar
⅓ cup evaporated milk
1 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. In a large bowl, mix cake mix, eggs, oil, and water until smooth. Pour batter into the dish.
3. Bake for 28–32 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool for 15 minutes.
4. Use a wooden spoon handle to poke holes all over the warm cake.
5. Pour sweetened condensed milk evenly over the cake, allowing it to soak into the holes.
6. In a saucepan, melt butter. Stir in brown sugar and evaporated milk. Bring to a gentle boil and simmer for 3 minutes.
7. Remove from heat and whisk in powdered sugar until smooth to create the praline glaze.
8. Pour glaze over the cake and immediately sprinkle with toasted pecans.
9. Let cake cool completely before slicing. Serve at room temperature.
Notes
Toast the pecans for 6–8 minutes at 350°F to enhance their flavor.
Let the cake cool fully before slicing to allow the praline glaze to set.
Use a serrated knife to slice cleanly through the soft cake and sticky topping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 32 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: butter pecan, praline cake, poke cake, easy dessert, holiday cake, quick baking recipe