Pecan Pie Cake I

A very rich and moist cake. Can be made with any flavored cake mix, but we like the butter pecan.

Original recipe makes 1 – 10×15 inch cake

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 (18.25 ounce) package butter pecan cake mix
2 tablespoons water
2 cups chopped pecans
2 eggs
1/2 cup butter, softened
2 eggs
1 cup milk
1 cup white sugar
1 cup light corn syrup

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  2. Reserve 3/4 cup cake mix for second layer. Set aside.
  3. For the first layer: In a large bowl, combine 1/2 cup margarine or butter, brown sugar, cake mix (minus 3/4 cup), water, pecans and 2 eggs. Mix well.
  4. Spread batter into pan. Bake at 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) for 20 minutes.
  5. For the second layer: In a large bowl, combine 1/2 cup butter or margarine, 2 eggs, milk, sugar, corn syrup and reserved 3/4 cup cake mix. Mix well and pour over first layer.
  6. Bake at 325 degrees F (165 degrees C), for 25 to 30 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 405 kcal
Carbohydrates: 56.3 g
Cholesterol: 68 mg
Fat: 20.1 g
Fiber: 1 g
Protein: 3.4 g
Sodium: 252 mg