My Patchwork Quilt: PECAN PIE CAKE

Wednesday, April 7, 2021

PECAN PIE CAKE

I felt the beginning of April called for a special treat for the volunteers at the Thrift Shop. A recipe that calls for 2 cups of chopped pecans I felt like was a special treat. I had considered the recipe several times but had just not ever made it. It didn't disappoint.

Two of my "taste testers" were waiting on me when I arrived at the shop Monday morning. I didn't ask where the other two were. Terry decided I should take a picture of them. I told them since I talked about them I definitely should. I included the pictures at the bottom. Two other people had brought treats that were also on their table. I started to move them out of the picture and stopped and told the guys that I would say they chose my treat over the other ones. Two hours later, there were only about 5 pieces left in the pan that I transferred to a paper plate so I could take my pan back home.

For a printable copy of just the recipe, click HERE.

PECAN PIE CAKE

1 package plain yellow cake mix

1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted

4 eggs

1-1/2 cups light corn syrup

1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla

2 cups chopped pecans

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.

Place cake mix, melted butter, and 1 egg in large mixing bowl.

Beat on low speed until well combined, about 30 seconds. Don't forget to scrape the sides of the bowl.

Measure out 2/3 cup batter and set aside.

Spread remaining batter in bottom of an ungreased 9 x 13 - inch baking pan.

(I dropped it in clumps around the pan except for the last little bit - scant 1/4 cup.

After pressing and

spreading the batter over the bottom of the pan,

I then took smaller pieces and filled in the vacant areas.)