Description
A decadent dessert that combines the fudgy richness of brownies, the caramelized nuttiness of pecan pie, and the melt-in-your-mouth delight of ooey gooey butter cake. Perfect for any special occasion or just because you deserve a sweet treat!
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Brownie Layer:
- 1 box (18.25 oz) Brownie mix (plus ingredients listed on the package)
- For the Pecan Pie Filling:
- 1 cup Light corn syrup
- 3/4 cup Granulated sugar
- 3 Large eggs
- 2 tbsp Unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 1 and 1/2 cups Pecans, chopped
- For the Butter Cake Layer:
- 1 box (15.25 oz) Yellow cake mix
- 1/2 cup Unsalted butter, melted
- 2 Large eggs
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Prepare the Brownie Layer:
- Prepare the brownie mix according to the package instructions.
- Spread the brownie batter evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan.
- Prepare the Pecan Pie Filling:
- In a bowl, whisk together corn syrup, granulated sugar, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Stir in chopped pecans.
- Pour the pecan pie filling evenly over the brownie batter layer.
- Prepare the Butter Cake Layer:
- In another bowl, combine yellow cake mix, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
- Carefully spread the butter cake batter over the pecan pie filling layer, covering it evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 50-55 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
- Once cooled, dust with powdered sugar if desired.
- Slice and serve, enjoying the rich layers of brownie, pecan pie, and buttery cake in every bite.
Notes
- For a neater slice, refrigerate the cake for an hour before cutting.
- Use high-quality vanilla extract for the best flavor.
- Toast the pecans slightly for an extra depth of flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 85mg