Butter Pecan Poke Cake

If you're a fan of buttery cakes, caramel drizzle, and nutty goodness, this butter pecan poke cake will be your go to dessert.

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Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: butter pecan poke cake, Butter Pecan Praline Poke Cake

Prep Time: 40

Cook Time: 30

Cool: 1

Total Time: 2 10

Servings:

Calories: 427kcal

mixing bowl

9 x 13 inch baking pan

saucepan

In a 1 cup liquid measuring cup add 1 Tablespoon vinegar. Add whole fat milk until it reaches the 1 cup mark. Stir and set aside.
In a stand mixer bowl, add butter pecan cake mix, eggs, melted butter, mayonnaise and soured milk. Mix until just combined, scrape down the sides, and mix on medium for 2 minutes.
Pour cake batter into prepared 9x13 inch baking dish. Bake for 30 min or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.

In a medium saucepan combine brown sugar, granulated sugar, butter, egg yolks, and evaporated milk. Stir to combine and bring the mixture to a low boil over medium heat. Stir
Remove from heat and stir in maple flavoring and nuts. Allow to cool completely before layering it on the cake.

To a stand mixer bowl, add whipping cream, powdered sugar and maple flavoring. Whip on high using the whip attachment until light and fluffy. Refrigerate until ready to use.

Once cake has cooled, use the end of a wooden spoon or a bubble tea straw, and poke holes into the cake. Pour the cooled butter pecan topping over the cake and spread evenly.
Add the whipped topping over the entire cake. Garnish with chopped pecans and toffee bits if desired.