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
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.
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
Pecan Pie Cake
Ingredients
- 1 (15.25-ounce) box Butter Pecan cake mix
- 1/2 cup butter, (1 stick), softened
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 cups chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup butter, (1 stick), softened
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1 cup milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
- Measure out 2/3 cup of cake mix and set aside.
- Place remaining cake mix in a mixing bowl with 1/2 cup softened butter, light brown sugar, 2 eggs, and water. Use an electric mixer to mix well.
- Fold in pecans and pour batter into prepared pan.
- Place in oven and bake for 25 minutes.
- About 5 minutes before end of baking time, mix together 1/2 cup softened butter, 2 eggs, sugar, corn syrup, and milk along with the 2/3 cup of cake mix that was set aside.
- Remove pan from oven, pour second batter on top.
- Return pan to oven and bake another 30 to 35 minutes. Cake will still be jiggly in center. Serve warm with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Originally published October 28, 2016.
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OH.MY.STARS! Had to catch myself from falling off my chair. =) Ahmazing recipe. So happy you shared with us at Weekend Potluck.
Thank you!! 🙂
This sounds decadently delicious.
It’s fine! I’m eating it right now and I made it last night. It’s more like a cobbler when served, but tastes just like pie!
You say, eat it warm….how is it room temp? I need to make a day ahead.
Sorry…my post came out above your question. Room temp is fine. I made it last night and am eating a bite now to taste test it and it’s sooo good! Serves up more like cobbler than a cake….might serve it with a spoon. You can’t even tell there’s cake under the pie mixture. So very good.
This cake looks so delicious and I love pecans! An alternative to the Butter Pecan cake mix would be Duncan Hines Golden Butter; really good!
What brand of cake mix is Butter Pecan?
I saw one poster who said Duncan Hines has a Butter Pecan cake mix. So does Betty Crocker, which is what I’m using, purchased at Walmart.
Do you have any idea how expensive pecans are this year??? I live in California where much of the crop is grown, and they sell at the bulk stores (Sprouts & etc.) for $14 a pound!!! I love ’em but I can’t afford to eat them this year. Hopefully next year, barring another drought.
Thanks for letting me vent.
Dave
Dave Keller try English walnuts instead. They taste great too.
I get my from Texas Pecan Co .. they have a website and their pricing is good ..
I LOVE pecan pie! I think it may be my favorite for Thanksgiving! And this cake! What a fun spin on it!
Oh such a great idea to make a pecan pie cake, Christin! I can only imagine how delicious this must taste. Love how easy this is, too!
I feel like this could quickly become a traditional desert at our family Thanksgiving dinner! Delicious!
This cake looks delicious! Pecan pie is my favorite pie, so if you say this cake is even better, I’m here for it 🙂