Easy Pecan Cake
A delightful and simple dessert that combines sweet brown sugar, rich corn syrup, and crunchy pecans for a mouth-watering treat.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 2 3/4 cups brown sugar
- 1 cup corn syrup
- 1 1/4 cup butter
- 3 large eggs Use room temperature eggs for better mixing.
- 2 tsp vanilla
- 4 cups pecan halves (divided into 3 cups and 1 cup) 3 cups for mixing in, 1 cup for topping.
- 1 box white cake mix
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a baking dish.
- In a large bowl, combine the brown sugar, corn syrup, and butter. Mix well until smooth.
- Add the eggs and vanilla, stirring until fully incorporated.
- Gradually add the cake mix, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in 3 cups of the pecan halves.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish.
- Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of pecans on top.
- Bake for about 35-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let it cool before serving.
Notes
Serve warm or at room temperature, plain or with ice cream, chocolate sauce, or powdered sugar. Store covered at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to a week. Can freeze for up to three months.