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Pecan Pie Cake

Gooey Pecan Pie Cake That Will Wow Your Taste Buds

This delightful Pecan Pie Cake combines the rich, gooey essence of classic pecan pie with the comforting familiarity of cake.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake Base
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar Can be substituted with light brown sugar.
  • 1/2 cup Butter Use melted or browned butter for deeper flavor.
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Substitute with gluten-free flour for a gluten-free version.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust according to your taste preference.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Try almond or black walnut extract for a unique twist.
For the Add-ins
  • 1 cup Pecans Alternatives include walnuts or almonds.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • spatula
  • Baking Pan
  • Oven

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your baking pan.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine melted butter and brown sugar until smooth.
  3. Sift in the all-purpose flour and salt, folding gently until just combined.
  4. Stir in the chopped pecans and vanilla extract until evenly distributed.
  5. Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30 to 40 minutes.
  6. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This cake is perfect warm with vanilla ice cream and can be adapted for gluten-free diets.

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