Ingredients
For the Cake
- 1 box (15.25 oz / 432 g) yellow cake mix
- 1 cup (225 g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup chopped pecans
For the Pecan Pie Filling
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup pecan halves for topping (optional)
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Lightly grease a 9 × 13-inch baking dish with butter or nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
Step 2: Prepare the Pecan Filling
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, corn syrup, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until the mixture is smooth.
Stir in 1 cup of chopped pecans.
This mixture creates the rich, sweet filling that gives the dessert its classic pecan pie flavor.
Step 3: Add the Filling to the Baking Dish
Pour the pecan mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly.
Make sure the filling covers the bottom of the dish.
Step 4: Add the Yellow Cake Mix
Sprinkle the dry yellow cake mix evenly over the pecan filling.
Do not prepare the cake mix according to the package instructions. Use the dry mix directly.
Spread it gently so that there are no large piles of cake mix in one area.
Step 5: Add the Melted Butter
Slowly drizzle the melted butter over the entire surface of the dry cake mix.
Try to distribute the butter as evenly as possible so that the cake topping bakes into a golden, buttery crust.
Some dry spots may remain, but avoid stirring the layers together.
Step 6: Sprinkle with Pecans
Scatter the remaining chopped pecans over the top.
For an attractive presentation, arrange a few pecan halves across the surface.
The pecans will toast as the cake bakes, adding a wonderful crunch and nutty aroma.
Step 7: Bake the Cake
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