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Pecan Pie Cake

Irresistible Pecan Pie Cake: Your New Holiday Favorite Treat

This Pecan Pie Cake combines a moist cake with a gooey pecan topping, making it the perfect holiday dessert that everyone will love.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 box Butter Pecan Cake Mix can substitute with yellow or vanilla cake mix
  • 1/2 cup Butter, softened or use margarine for a lighter option
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar, packed light or dark brown sugar
  • 2 Eggs for cake
  • 2 tablespoons Water
  • 2 cups Chopped Pecans fresh and top quality
For the Topping
  • 1/2 cup Butter, softened or use margarine as an alternative
  • 2 Eggs for topping
  • 1 cup Corn Syrup can swap with maple syrup for flavor variation
  • 1 cup Milk can use plant milk for dairy-free version

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch Baking Pan
  • mixing bowl
  • electric mixer

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 bowl, mix the Butter Pecan Cake Mix, softened butter, brown sugar, eggs, and water until smooth.
  3. Fold in chopped pecans and pour the batter into the prepared baking pan.
  4. Bake for approximately 25 minutes or until lightly golden.
  5. Combine softened butter, eggs, corn syrup, milk, and reserved cake mix in a bowl; whisk until smooth.
  6. Pour the topping mixture over the baked base layer evenly.
  7. Return to the oven and bake for another 30 to 35 minutes, until bubbling.
  8. Cool for 10-15 minutes before slicing and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 60mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Pair with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for added indulgence.

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