There’s something wonderful about turning a classic pecan pie into an effortless, oven-ready cobbler-style cake. You still enjoy that deep caramel flavor and crunchy pecans—but without rolling dough or fussing with crusts. The result is a rich, gooey base topped with a buttery cake layer that makes traditional pecan pie feel like extra work.
I first made this on a busy fall day when I needed a quick dessert for surprise visitors. Since then, it’s become a go-to treat for holidays, gatherings, and cozy weekends at home. My family actually prefers it over classic pecan pie—and I can’t argue with how simple it is to assemble.
| Ingredient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Eggs, lightly beaten | 2 |
| Brown sugar, packed | ½ cup |
| Caramel sauce | 1 cup |
| Salted caramel sauce | ½ cup |
| Butter, melted | ¼ cup |
| Pecan halves | 3 cups |
| Ingredient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Butter pecan cake mix | 1 box |
| Butter, melted | 1 cup |
Heat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, brown sugar, both caramel sauces, and melted butter until smooth.
Stir in the pecans, then spread evenly in the prepared baking dish.
In a separate bowl, stir together the cake mix and melted butter until a crumbly texture forms.
Evenly scatter the mixture over the pecan filling.
Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the top is golden and the edges are bubbling.
Let cool for 15–20 minutes before serving to allow the filling to set slightly.
Serve warm with your favorite additions.
🍨 Top with vanilla ice cream
🍯 Spoon extra caramel sauce over each portion
🧂 Add a light sprinkle of flaky sea salt for contrast
Room Temperature: Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Refrigerator: Keeps fresh for about 1 week.
Freezer: Wrap well and freeze up to 3 months.
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