Delicious Cake Recipes with buttery pecan pie layer
A cozy, caramelized dessert that blends the gooey richness of pecan pie with the ease of a dump cake. Just layer, bake, and enjoy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
Ingredients
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1 1/2 cups pecan halves
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3 large eggs
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1 cup light or dark corn syrup
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1/2 cup packed brown sugar
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1/4 tsp salt
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1 box yellow cake mix (15.25 oz)
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3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
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In a bowl, whisk eggs, corn syrup, brown sugar, vanilla, and salt. Stir in pecans.
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Pour mixture into the dish and spread evenly.
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Sprinkle dry cake mix evenly over the pecan layer. Do not mix.
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Drizzle melted butter evenly over the top.
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Bake for 45–55 minutes until golden and bubbling.
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Cool 15–20 minutes before serving warm.
Notes
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Use chopped pecans for more even texture.
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Spice cake mix adds fall flavor.
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Serve warm with ice cream or whipped cream.