Description
This Pecan Pie Pudding Cake combines the gooey richness of pecan pie with the soft, tender texture of a pudding cake. Featuring layers of buttery cake, sweet toffee bits, and crunchy pecans, this self-saucing dessert forms a luscious caramel-like sauce beneath the cake as it bakes. Serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for the ultimate comfort dessert.
Ingredients
For the Cake
- 1/4 cup salted butter
- 9 tablespoons all-purpose flour (1/2 cup + 1 tbsp, spooned and leveled)
- 6 tablespoons white sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Topping
- 3/4 cup pecans, coarsely chopped
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 6 tablespoons toffee bits
- 3/4 cup boiling water
For Serving (Optional)
- Vanilla ice cream
Instructions
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Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C), not fan-assisted. Place the butter in an 8-inch round cast iron skillet or baking pan. Put it in the oven for 3-5 minutes until the butter melts. Remove the pan from the oven. -
Make the Cake Batter
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, white sugar, baking powder, and salt. Stir in the milk and vanilla extract until the batter is smooth and combined. -
Assemble the Cake
Pour the cake batter over the melted butter in the skillet (do not stir). Sprinkle the chopped pecans, light brown sugar, and toffee bits evenly over the top of the batter. Carefully pour the boiling water over the entire mixture without stirring. -
Bake
Bake the pudding cake, uncovered, for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and set, and a gooey sauce has formed beneath the cake. -
Cool and Serve
Allow the cake to cool on a wire rack for 15 minutes before serving. Serve warm, topped with vanilla ice cream if desired.
Notes
- Self-Saucing Cake: The boiling water creates a caramel sauce beneath the cake as it bakes, so don’t stir it after pouring.
- Nut Variations: Swap pecans for walnuts or almonds if you prefer.
- Extra Toffee: Add more toffee bits for an even gooier texture.
- Serving Tip: Best served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a drizzle of caramel sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 390kcal
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg