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Butter Pecan Praline Poke Cake Recipe

Irresistible Butter Pecan Praline Poke Cake Recipe to Savor

This Butter Pecan Praline Poke Cake Recipe is a decadent dessert that features a moist cake, gooey caramel, and crunchy pecans.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 box German chocolate cake mix Other chocolate cake mixes can be used as substitute.
  • 3 large Eggs Follow package directions for quantity.
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable oil Melted coconut oil can be used for a twist.
  • 1/2 cup Water
For the Caramel Layer
  • 1 bag Kraft caramels Homemade caramel can be used.
  • 1 stick Butter Margarine can be used for dairy-free option.
  • 1/4 cup Evaporated milk Regular milk can substitute.
For the Toppings
  • 12 ounces Semi-sweet chocolate chips Can swap with dark chocolate chips.
  • 1 cup Pecans Can replace with walnuts or omit.
  • 16 ounces Chocolate frosting Homemade frosting can be used.

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Medium Saucepan
  • Electric Mixer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with non-stick spray.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the German chocolate cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, and water. Mix until smooth.
  3. Pour half of the batter into the greased dish and bake for 15 minutes.
  4. While the cake bakes, melt the caramels, butter, and evaporated milk in a saucepan, stirring until smooth.
  5. Pour the warm caramel over the cake, then sprinkle chocolate chips and chopped pecans on top.
  6. Spread the remaining batter over the toppings and bake for an additional 20 minutes.
  7. Allow the cake to cool completely, then frost with chocolate frosting before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 2gSugar: 28gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Make sure to let the cake cool completely before adding frosting to avoid melting.

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