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Pecan Pie Cake


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  • Author: Chef John
  • Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x

Description

A delicious dessert combining the flavors of pecan pie and cake.


Ingredients

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  • 3 cups pecan halves
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup light corn syrup
  • 1 box yellow cake mix (about 15 oz)
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, melted

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, vanilla, eggs, and corn syrup until smooth.
  3. Stir in pecan halves and pour the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
  4. Sprinkle the dry cake mix evenly over the pecan filling; do not stir.
  5. Pour the melted butter evenly over the cake mix layer.
  6. Bake for 45 to 50 minutes until golden brown on top and bubbly at the edges.
  7. Let cool for 15 minutes before serving warm.

Notes

  • Best served warm with ice cream or whipped cream.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 piece
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 12g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 100mg