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Pecan Pie Cake Recipe

This Pecan Pie Cake Recipe is a keeper. It's perfect for cold chilly days! 
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 9 servings
Calories: 373kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cup All Purpose Flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoon Baking Powder
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt
  • 2 Eggs Room Temperature
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • ½ cup Vegetable Oil
  • ¾ cup Plain Greek Yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 cup Pecan Chopped
  • ½ cup Pure Maple Syrup

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350F. Line an 8X8 baking pan with parchment paper. Set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder and salt together, set aside. 
  • In a large bowl, mix the eggs and granulated sugar using an electric mixer. Beat until it's light and foamy. 
  • Add in vegetable oil, Greek yogurt and vanilla. Mix well until fully incorporated. 
  • Add in the flour, baking powder and salt mix to the wet ingredients and mix well. It's ok if there are a few lumps left. 
  • Pour the batter into the pan, tap the pan on the counter a couple of times so the air gets out. 
  • Top the batter with chopped pecans. Bake in the oven for 30-40 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the middle of the cake comes out clean. 
  • Let the cake cool for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, heat the maple syrup in a sauce pan or in the microwave. 
  • Poke some holes in the cake using a toothpick. Drizzle with warm maple syrup and let the cake soak the syrup. 
  • Cut into nine pieces and serve warm wit extra maple syrup. 

Nutrition

Calories: 373kcal