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Butter Pecan Praline Poke Cake: The Ultimate Southern Dessert


  • Author: WAFA LI

Ingredients

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For the Cake:

  • 1½ cups whole wheat flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • ⅓ cup maple syrup
  • ¼ cup coconut oil, melted
  • ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ cup chopped toasted pecans

For the Praline Topping:

  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • ¼ cup maple syrup
  • 2 tbsp unsweetened almond milk
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ cup chopped toasted pecans

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×9-inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, mix the eggs, maple syrup, coconut oil, Greek yogurt, and vanilla until smooth.
  4. Combine the wet and dry ingredients, then fold in the toasted pecans.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  6. Let the cake cool for 10 minutes, then poke holes all over the top using the handle of a wooden spoon.
  7. In a small saucepan, melt the butter with the maple syrup, almond milk, and vanilla. Stir in the chopped pecans.
  8. Pour the warm praline mixture evenly over the cake, allowing it to soak into the holes.
  9. Let the cake cool completely before slicing and serving.

PREP TIME & NUTRITION :

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Servings: 12
  • Calories: 235
  • Net Carbs: 18g
  • Fats: 15g
  • Protein: 5g