Caramel Butter Pecan Praline Poke Cake
This Caramel Butter Pecan Praline Poke Cake is a rich, moist dessert featuring buttery pecans and luscious caramel layered over a soft vanilla cake, perfect for any special occasion or sweet craving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 55 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 box vanilla cake mix (plus ingredients called for on the box)
- 1 cup caramel sauce
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup chopped pecans, toasted
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, softened (for frosting)
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
Instructions
- Preheat oven according to cake mix instructions and prepare cake batter.
- Pour batter into a greased 9×13 inch baking pan and bake as directed.
- Allow cake to cool for 10 minutes, then use the handle of a wooden spoon to poke holes all over the surface of the cake.
- Pour warm caramel sauce evenly over the holes, letting it seep into the cake.
- In a saucepan, combine butter, brown sugar, heavy cream, and salt. Bring to a boil and cook for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and chopped pecans. Pour the praline topping evenly over the cake.
- Let the cake cool completely.
- In a bowl, beat together the softened butter, cream cheese, and powdered sugar until smooth and fluffy.
- Spread the frosting over the cooled cake and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
Notes
For extra crunch, sprinkle additional toasted pecans on top just before serving.