Pecan Pie Cake Is the Second Best Pecan Dessert Recipe on the Planet (Fight Me) by Donna John
My grandma's pecan pie was always my favorite pecan dessert, until the day I tried this pecan pie cake recipe. Oh, my. OK, let's call it a tie. Part of me feels like I would owe my grandma an apology if she was still with us, but another part of me knows she'd probably grab a spoon and tell me to scoot on over. While it's not the most attractive dessert, you won't care after one bite.
SpicySouthernKitchen.com uses the same recipe and has a video to show you how it's made. Adding this easy recipe to your Thanksgiving dessert menu will not be a mistake (you should add grandma's pecan pie, too!).
You'll need:
- 1 box butter pecan cake mix
- 1 stick butter, softened
- 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 2 eggs
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 cups chopped pecans
- 1 stick butter, softened
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1 cup milk
Here’s how to make it:
Measure out 2/3 cup of the cake mix and set aside. Put the remaining cake mix into a bowl. Add 1 stick of butter, the light brown sugar, 2 eggs and water. Mix well with an electric mixer. Fold in the pecans. Pour the batter into a 13x9-inch baking pan or disposable aluminum pan if traveling that’s been sprayed with nonstick cooking spray. Bake in a preheated 325-degree F oven for 25 minutes.
About 5 minutes before the crust is done baking, combine the other stick of butter, 2 eggs, white sugar, corn syrup and milk, along with the 2/3 cup of cake mix that was set aside. Remove the crust from the oven when baking time is completed and pour the second batter over the top. Top with a few whole pecans, if desired.
Return the pan to the oven and bake another 30-35 minutes. Cake will be jiggly in the center. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
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