Description
Pecan Pie Pudding Cake brings warm Southern comfort right to your dessert table, melting together rich caramel notes with nutty pecan goodness that makes dinner guests swoon.
Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ cup whole milk
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pecan Layer:
- ¾ cup chopped pecans
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Caramel Pudding Layer:
- 1 ¼ cups hot water
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
Instructions
- Grease your 8×8-inch baking dish thoroughly with butter, ensuring complete coverage to prevent sticking at 350°F.
- Combine 1 cup flour, ¾ cup granulated sugar, 2 teaspoons baking powder, ½ teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon cinnamon in a large mixing bowl.
- Pour ½ cup whole milk, 2 tablespoons melted butter, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract into dry ingredients, mixing until your batter becomes smooth and free of lumps.
- Transfer cake batter into your greased dish, spreading it evenly across the surface using a spatula.
- Grab another bowl and mix ¾ cup chopped pecans, ½ cup brown sugar, and 1 teaspoon cinnamon until well combined.
- Sprinkle the pecan mixture generously across the top of your prepared cake batter, creating an even layer.
- Whisk 1 ¼ cups hot water, ½ cup brown sugar, and 2 tablespoons melted butter in a separate bowl until fully integrated.
- Gently pour the liquid mixture over the pecan layer, being careful not to disturb the existing layers.
- Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake at 350°F for 40 minutes, watching for a golden brown top and set texture.
- Remove from oven and allow the cake to rest for 15 minutes, permitting the sauce to thicken and settle.
- Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for extra indulgence.
Notes
- Always use room temperature milk and butter for smoother cake batter consistency and better blending.
- Avoid overmixing the batter, which can make the cake tough and dense instead of tender.
- Use freshly chopped pecans for the best flavor and crunch, toasting them briefly beforehand can enhance their nutty taste.
- The key to this dessert is not stirring after pouring the hot water mixture, which creates the signature gooey pudding layer underneath the cake.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Cakes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 335 kcal
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 170 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg