Description
A delightful dessert combining the nutty flavor of pecans with a rich, gooey topping for a delicious experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box yellow or butter cake mix
- Ingredients called for on the cake mix box (usually eggs, oil, water)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup roughly chopped pecans (plus a little extra for topping)
- 1 cup pecans, chopped or halved
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Pinch of cinnamon (optional)
- Whipped cream or whipped topping (optional)
- Extra pecan halves (optional)
- A sprinkle of flaky sea salt (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 baking pan.
- Combine the cake mix, eggs, oil, water, and vanilla extract in a large mixing bowl. Stir until smooth.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake according to package directions, typically around 25-30 minutes.
- Melt butter in a medium saucepan. Add brown sugar and whisk until dissolved.
- Slowly pour in heavy cream while whisking. Bring to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes, then stir in vanilla and chopped pecans.
- Allow the cake to cool slightly once done. Poke holes all over the warm cake using a skewer.
- Pour the butter-pecan sauce over the cake, allowing it to seep into the holes. Let it absorb for at least 15 minutes.
- Melt butter in a skillet for the praline topping, add granulated sugar and corn syrup, and cook until golden brown.
- Stir in chopped pecans and salt, then spread onto parchment to cool until hardened.
- Top the cooled cake with praline clusters and optional whipped cream and pecan halves.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature, optionally with ice cream.
Notes
Garnish with extra pecan halves and enjoy with whipped cream or ice cream for a delightful dessert experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Poke Cake, Butter Pecan, Dessert, Praline, Easy Recipe