Ingredients
Cake:
- 1 box yellow cake mix (plus ingredients listed on the box)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pecan Pie Filling:
- 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare the Cake:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch cake pans.
- In a large bowl, combine cake mix, melted butter, milk, and vanilla. Mix until smooth.
- Pour batter evenly into the pans and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cakes cool completely.
2️⃣ Make the Pecan Pie Filling:
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine brown sugar, corn syrup, butter, eggs, vanilla, and salt. Stir constantly until thickened (about 8-10 minutes).
- Stir in chopped pecans, then let cool to room temperature.
3️⃣ Prepare the Frosting:
- Beat cream cheese and butter together until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla, beating until fluffy.
4️⃣ Assemble the Cake:
- Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a generous layer of pecan filling on top.
- Add the second cake layer and spread cream cheese frosting over the top and sides.
- Drizzle any leftover pecan filling on top and garnish with extra pecans if desired.
Would you like to add a twist — maybe caramel drizzle or a hint of cinnamon in the cake mix?