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pecan pie cake

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Cassie *
Somewhere, PA

A wonderful cake, that when I take it anywhere I always get asked for the recipe. Enjoy! My photos

(1 rating)
yield 12 - 16
prep time 10 Min
cook time 1 Hr
method Bake

Ingredients For pecan pie cake

  • 1 - 16 oz
    yellow cake mix
  • 1/2 c
    melted butter
  • 4
    eggs
  • 2 c
    chopped, toasted pecans
  • 1 1/2 c
    light corn syrup
  • 1/2 c
    packed, dark brown sugar
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla

How To Make pecan pie cake

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 325 degree F. Place cake mix, melted butter and 1 egg in large bowl. Beat on low speed until well combined, about 30 seconds.
  • 2
    Measure out 2/3 cup batter; set aside. Spread remaining batter in bottom of ungreased 13x9 baking dish. Bake for 15 minutes or until top lightly browns and puffs up. Remove dish to wire rack and cool for 10 minutes. Leave oven on.
  • 3
    Place reserved 2/3 cup batter, corn syrup, sugar, remaining 3 eggs and vanilla in large bowl. Beat on low speed for 1 minute. Scrape down sides. Beat on medium until well combined, about 1 minute. Fold in pecan.
  • 4
    Pour pecan mixture on top of warm cake in baking dish, gently smooth out evenly over cake. Bake for 40-45 minutes or until edges are browned but middle is still soft.
  • 5
    Remove to wire rack, and cool 30 minutes. Wonderful served warm with a scoop of ice cream..yummo!
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