Description
Indulge in the rich and comforting flavors of a classic pecan pie in the form of a warm, gooey pudding cake. This easy-to-make dessert is perfect for cozy fall evenings or holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Wet Ingredients:
- ½ cup whole milk
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar (for topping)
- 1¾ cups hot water
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, 1 cup brown sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- Add wet ingredients: Stir in the milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until a thick batter forms.
- Combine pecans: Fold in the chopped pecans.
- Prepare baking dish: Pour the batter into a greased 8×8-inch baking dish and spread evenly.
- Add toppings: Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup brown sugar evenly over the batter.
- Pour hot water: Carefully pour the hot water over the top—do not stir.
- Bake: Bake for 40 to 45 minutes or until the top is golden and the center is set but still pudding-like beneath.
- Cool and serve: Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
- The hot water forms a gooey pecan pie-style pudding layer underneath the cake.
- You can toast the pecans for extra flavor before adding them to the batter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
