Pecan Pie Cake

This Pecan Pie Cake tastes just like pecan pie but in cake form. I think it tastes even better than pecan pie. It’s made from a box of butter pecan cake mix with lots of butter, brown sugar, and eggs added.

Semi-Homemade Dessert

I love doctored cake mix recipes. They are so easy and convenient. This recipe starts with a box of Butter Pecan Cake Mix. If you can’t find a box of butter pecan cake mix, use yellow cake mix instead.

Ingredients

• Butter Pecan Cake Mix
• Butter- I use salted. You can use unsalted and add an extra pinch of salt.
• Light Brown Sugar- dark brown can be substituted.
• Eggs
• Pecans
• Granulated Sugar
• Light Corn Syrup- Dark corn syrup can be used instead.
• Milk

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The cake mix actually gets made into two different batters. The first batter gets poured into a 9×13-inch pan and baked for 25 minutes. Then the second batter is poured on top and the whole thing is baked another 30 to 35 minutes.

The bottom layer won’t be completely set so the top layer will disappear into it. But the finished cake will come out so gooey and moist.

How To Make

(More detailed instructions in recipe card below.)

1. Measure out 2/3 cup of cake mix and set aside.
   
2. Place remaining cake mix in a large mixing bowl with 1/2 cup softened butter, light brown sugar, 2 eggs, and water. Mix thoroughly.
   
3. Mix in pecans and transfer batter to greased baking dish.
   
4. Bake 25 minutes.
   
5. In a mixing bowl, mix together 1/2 cup softened butter, 2 eggs, sugar, corn syrup, milk, and the cake mix that was set aside.
6. Pour over the baked first layer.
   
7. Bake for another 30 to 35 minutes.

How To Serve

Pecan Pie Cake is very rich and sweet and served warm with a dollop of whipped cream or vanilla ice cream, it’s such an easy dessert to make for Thanksgiving. Just like Pecan Pie, but without the crust!

Recipe Tips

Store leftovers in the refrigerator for 4 to 5 days in an airtight container. Reheat in microwave.

More Pecan Pie Recipes To Try:

• Pecan Pie Cheesecake Bars
• Pecan Pie Bundt Cake
• Pecan Pie Cobbler
• Pecan Pie Cheesecake
• Salted Caramel Pecan Pie



Watch the How To Make Pecan Pie Cake Video Below

Originally published October 28, 2016.

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Recipe adapted from allrecipes.com

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