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Caramel Pecan Poke Cake

SERVES
12
COOK TIME
30 Min

Ooey gooey Caramel Pecan Poke Cake starts with a packaged cake mix, but still has that old fashioned “from-scratch” taste that everyone craves. It's sure to be a hit, whether you make it just-because, or you're whipping it up for a special occasion. And while they'll think you spent all day on it, you'll have a secret smile, knowing just how easy it was to make! 

What You'll Need

  • 1 (18.25-ounce) box chocolate cake mix, prepared according to package directions
  • 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 (14-ounce) can caramel topping
  • 1 (16-ounce) container coconut pecan frosting
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans

What to Do

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 9- x 13-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Pour batter into baking dish.
  2. Bake 28 to 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Let cool 5 minutes, then poke holes in top of cake using a wooden spoon handle.
  3. In a medium bowl, mix sweetened condensed milk and caramel topping. Pour mixture slowly over cake while still warm.
  4. Cover and refrigerate 8 hours or overnight. Spread frosting over cake, sprinkle with pecans, and serve.

Notes

  • Make this unique! Use your own favorite frosting flavor to top it off! 
     
  • For more decadent poke cake recipes, try our Boston Cream Pie Poke Cake or our super-popular Cinnamon Bun Poke Cake
     
  • Love this recipe? Tell us all about it in the comments below! 

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