Ingredients
- 1 box yellow or butter cake mix (plus ingredients on the box—typically eggs, oil, and water)
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare cake mix according to box instructions. Bake in a 9×13-inch pan until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- While the cake bakes, combine butter, sweetened condensed milk, and brown sugar in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until smooth and bubbling.
- Stir in vanilla extract and chopped pecans. Remove from heat.
- While the cake is still warm, use the handle of a wooden spoon to poke holes all over the surface.
- Slowly pour the warm praline sauce over the cake, allowing it to seep into the holes.
- Let the cake cool completely to allow the sauce to set.
- Serve as is, or top with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for extra indulgence.
Notes
- Toast pecans before adding them for deeper flavor.
- Use a butter pecan cake mix for extra richness.
- Drizzle with caramel or serve with ice cream to elevate the dessert.
- Let cake rest for at least 1 hour after soaking for best texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 36g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
