Description
This easy Pecan Pie Cake recipe combines classic pecan pie with a moist yellow cake. First, a simple cake base is made. Then, a gooey pecan filling is added. Finally, it’s baked to perfection!
Ingredients
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The base for Pecan Pie Cake
- 1 box (15.25 ounces) yellow cake mix
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
Filling for Pecan Pie Cake
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1/2 cup evaporated milk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups pecans, roughly chopped
Instructions
- Preheat and Prep: First, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Then, grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan. This will prevent the cake from sticking.
- Make the Cake Base: In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, melted butter, and one egg. Next, mix until just combined; be careful not to overmix.
- Press into Pan: Subsequently, press the cake mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan.
- Prepare the Pecan Filling: In a separate large bowl, whisk together the three eggs, sugar, corn syrup, evaporated milk, melted butter, vanilla extract, and salt. Once that is well combined, stir in the chopped pecans.
- Combine and Bake: Carefully pour the pecan pie filling evenly over the cake base in the pan. Then, bake for 45-50 minutes or until the filling is set and the edges are golden brown. A slight jiggle in the center is okay.
- Cool and Serve: Finally, let the cake cool completely in the pan before cutting and serving. This allows the filling to be set properly.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, consider toasting the pecans before adding them to the filling. Simply spread them on a baking sheet and toast in a 350°F oven for 5-7 minutes, or until fragrant.
- If you prefer a less sweet cake, you can reduce the sugar in the pecan pie filling by 1/4 cup. However, keep in mind that this may slightly alter the texture.
- To prevent the edges of the cake from browning too quickly, you can cover them with strips of aluminum foil during the last 15-20 minutes of baking.
- Adding a pinch of sea salt on top, after baking, enhances the flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 85mg