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Pecan Pie Cake

Delicious Pecan Pie Cake That Will Warm Your Heart

This Pecan Pie Cake combines the rich flavors of traditional pecan pie with the soft texture of cake for an irresistible dessert.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Cooling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake Base
  • 1 box Butter Pecan Cake Mix or vanilla/yellow cake mix
  • 1/2 cup Softened Butter room temperature
  • 1 cup Light Brown Sugar can substitute with granulated sugar
  • 4 large Eggs for binding
  • 1 cup Water can replace with milk
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Chopped Pecans toasted preferred
  • 1 cup Light Corn Syrup
  • 1/4 cup Milk for creaminess

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch Baking Pan
  • mixing bowl
  • hand mixer or whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Pecan Pie Cake
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the butter pecan cake mix, softened butter, light brown sugar, eggs, and water. Mix for about 2 minutes.
  3. Gently fold in the chopped pecans into the batter and pour into the greased pan, spreading evenly.
  4. Bake the cake base for about 25 minutes until edges are golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
  5. In another bowl, whisk together softened butter, eggs, sugar, light corn syrup, milk, and reserved cake mix until smooth.
  6. Once the cake base is done, pour the topping mixture evenly over it and bake for an additional 30 to 35 minutes.
  7. Allow the cake to cool for about 15-20 minutes before slicing and serving warm, optionally with whipped cream or ice cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 35gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best flavor, use fresh ingredients and avoid overmixing the batter. Serve warm for ultimate comfort.

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