Southern Butter Pecan Praline Poke Cake Recipe
This Southern Butter Pecan Praline Poke Cake is a luscious, moist butter cake studded with toasted pecans and drenched in sweetened condensed milk and rich butterscotch caramel topping. Topped with fluffy whipped topping and garnished with extra pecans and butterscotch chips, this dessert is a decadent Southern-inspired treat perfect for gatherings or a comforting indulgence.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern American
Ingredients
Scale
Cake
- 1 box butter cake mix
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 4 tablespoons butter
Toppings and Garnishes
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 jar (10 oz) butterscotch caramel topping
- 1 container (8 oz) whipped topping, thawed
- Extra pecans and butterscotch chips for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan to prevent sticking.
- Mix and Bake Cake: Prepare the butter cake mix as directed on the package. Stir in 1 cup of chopped pecans for nuttiness. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pan and bake for 20-25 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Toast Pecans: While the cake bakes, melt the butter in a pan over medium heat, add the remaining pecans, and cook them until they are toasted and fragrant. Set aside to cool.
- Poke Cake Holes: Once the cake is fully baked and still hot, use the back of a wooden spoon to poke holes all over the surface of the cake. These holes allow the toppings to soak into the cake for extra flavor and moisture.
- Add Sweetened Condensed Milk and Caramel: Pour the sweetened condensed milk over the cake, making sure it seeps into all the holes. Then evenly spread the butterscotch caramel topping over this layer.
- Cool and Add Whipped Topping: Allow the cake to cool completely. After cooling, spread the whipped topping smoothly over the entire cake surface for a creamy finish.
- Garnish and Chill: Garnish the top of the cake with the toasted pecans and butterscotch chips for extra texture and flavor. Refrigerate the cake for at least one hour to set and chill before serving.
Notes
- For best results, use room temperature ingredients when preparing the cake mix.
- Make sure to poke holes evenly across the cake to allow the toppings to infuse thoroughly.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Optional: Add a sprinkle of sea salt on top of the butterscotch caramel for a salted caramel twist.
Keywords: Butter Pecan Cake, Praline Cake, Poke Cake, Southern Dessert, Butterscotch Cake, Pecan Praline
