Description
Indulge in the rich and decadent flavors of this Butter Pecan Praline Poke Cake. Moist and flavorful, this cake is perfect for any special occasion or dessert craving.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
Wet Ingredients:
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Additional:
- 1 cup chopped pecans (toasted)
- 1 cup powdered sugar (sifted)
- ½ cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream Butter: In another bowl, cream butter until fluffy, then gradually mix in granulated sugar.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition; stir in milk and vanilla extract.
- Combine Ingredients: Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients until just combined; fold in chopped pecans.
- Bake: Pour batter into prepared dish and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Poke Holes: Once cooled slightly, poke holes in the cake using a fork.
- Make Praline Sauce: For the sauce, combine heavy cream and powdered sugar in a saucepan over medium heat until smooth; drizzle over the warm cake and top with toasted pecans.
Notes
- This cake is best served warm and pairs perfectly with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
- Feel free to customize the toppings with additional caramel sauce or whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Butter Pecan, Praline, Poke Cake, Dessert, Homemade
