Southern Pecan Pie Cake Recipe
Southern pecan pie cake is a simple recipe that is similar to pecan pie, with a bit of a twist. The decadent homemade cake only requires seven ingredients and will be a hit at your next gathering.
Servings: 20 pieces
Calories: 711kcal
Ingredients
Bottom Cake Layer
- 15.25 oz. box yellow cake mix
- 1/2 cup of melted butter
- 1 egg
Top Cake Layer
- Reserved 2/3 cup of bottom layer
- 3/4 cup of light brown sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1-1/2 cups light corn syrup
- 2 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1-3/4 cup of chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325-degrees and grease a 9-inch by 13-inch baking dish.Bottom Layer
- Add the cake mix to a medium-sized bowl.
- Next, add the melted butter, one egg, and mix well.
- Scoop out 2/3 of a cup and set it aside.
- Press the remainder of the cake batter into the baking dish and bake for 15-20 minutes or until the edges are light golden brown.
- Top Layer
- Add the reserved 2/3 cup of batter (from the bottom layer) to a large bowl.
- Next, add three eggs, brown sugar, corn syrup, and vanilla extract and mix well.
- Add the chopped pecans and mix. Pour the top layer over the cooked bottom layer and bake again for 50-60 minutes or until a cake tester or toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool and serve.
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Notes
The cake batter will be thick.
TIPS:
You can add some parchment paper to the bottom of the pan to keep the cake from sticking.
Store leftovers in an airtight container or cover with plastic wrap and keep refrigerated.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 711kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 53g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 43g | Cholesterol: 49mg | Sodium: 231mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 45g