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Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
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In a large mixing bowl, combine the butter pecan cake mix, coconut pecan frosting, eggs, oil, and milk. Blend until smooth with an electric mixer.
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Gently fold in the chopped pecans into the batter.
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Transfer the batter to the greased baking dish and bake for 30-40 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick in the center; if it comes out clean, the cake is ready.
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Once out of the oven, use the handle of a wooden spoon to poke holes evenly across the cake. Set the cake aside.
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In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt unsalted butter. Stir in sweetened condensed milk and bring to a simmer. Fold in chopped pecans.
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Remove the sauce from heat and evenly pour it over the cake, ensuring it fills the poked holes and drips along the sides.
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Let the cake cool to room temperature before serving.