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Pecan pie bundt cake is a delightful combination of classic pecan pie flavors with the elegance of bundt cake. It provides a harmonious blend of rich, buttery cake crumbs with the warmth and crunch of pecans. The crumbly cake has a melt-in-mouth texture, while the effect of the pecan crunches excellently complements the gooey caramel.
It is one of the best creations you can enjoy at gatherings as a tea snack or serve on special occasions to leave a long-lasting impression on your palate. So, let’s make this treat and elevate your dessert table that promises to deliver bliss with each bite.
Ingredients Required To Make Pecan Pie Bundt Cake
For Pecan Batter
- Eggs
- Vanilla extract
- Corn syrup
- Butter
- Salt
- Pecan
For Cake Batter
- All-purpose flour
- Sugar
- Baking soda
- Baking powder
- Salt
- Cubed butter
- Eggs
- Milk
- Vanilla
- Cinnamon
Ingredient Notes and Variations
- Corn syrup: It is a traditional ingredient usually used to combine the fillings. It provides sweetness and a smooth texture. You can use light or dark corn syrup according to your needs. Alternatively, you can use maple syrup, honey, or golden syrup.
- Butter: It adds richness to the cake and pecan filling. You can use unsalted butter to balance the flavors. However, salted butter can also work to enhance the other cake flavors.
- All-purpose flour: It serves as a base for the cake batter. You can use cake flour instead as a substitute for a lighter version. Gluten-free options are also good.
- Milk: It keeps the cake batter moist and tender. Whole milk is best for a richer texture. Low-fat and non-dairy milk are also good alternatives. You can use plant-based milk like almond, coconut, or soy milk for innovation.
- Cinnamon: It adds warmth and aromatic flavors to the cake. You can use other spices like cloves, ginger, nutmeg, or cardamom instead.
How To Make Pecan Pie Bundt Cake
1: Prepare the pecan filling
Break the eggs and collect them in a saucepan to fill the pecan.
Add butter, sugar, corn syrup, vanilla, and salt.
Turn on the heat and boil this mixture by stirring it consistently.
Make a smooth, silky mixture.
Take the saucepan off the heat and add the crushed pecans.
Fold them gently with a spatula.
Keep it aside to cool until you make the cake batter.
2: Prepare the cake batter
To make the cake batter, sift the all-purpose flour and stir in the baking soda, baking powder, salt, sugar, and vanilla.
Make a crumbly mixture by mixing the butter with your hands or food processor.
Add milk, cinnamon, and eggs to the flour mixture. Stir all ingredients until smooth.
3: Assemble the pie bundt cake
Grease the bundt cake pan. Make a layer of cake batter at the bottom.
Spread the pecan mixture on the cake batter layer. Repeat the process of layering until you finish.
4: Bake the pie cake
- Place the cake pan into the preheated oven and keep the temperature at 350℉ (176°C).
- Bake for an hour.
- Top with the pecan mixture and drizzle sugar syrup on it.
Pecan Pie Bundt Cake
Ingredients
For Pecan Batter
- 2 eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 5 tablespoons corn syrup
- 3 tablespoon butter
- Pinch of salt
- Crushed pecan
For Cake Batter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- Half a cup of sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- 3 tablespoons Cubed butter
- 3 eggs
- Half a cup of milk
- 1 tablespoon vanilla
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Break the eggs and collect them in a saucepan to fill the pecan.
- Add butter, sugar, corn syrup, vanilla, and salt.
- Turn on the heat and boil this mixture by stirring it consistently.
- Make a smooth, silky mixture.
- Take the saucepan off the heat and add the crushed pecans.
- Fold them gently with a spatula.
- Keep it aside to cool until you make the cake batter.
- For the cake batter, mix sifted all-purpose flour and stir in baking soda, baking powder, salt, sugar, and vanilla.
- Make a crumbly mixture by mixing the butter with your hands or food processor.
- Add milk, cinnamon, and eggs to the flour mixture.
- Stir all ingredients until smooth.
- Grease a bundt cake pan.
- Make a layer of cake batter at the bottom.
- Spread the pecan mixture on the cake batter layer. Repeat the process of layering until you finish.
- Place the cake pan into the preheated oven at 350℉ (176.667°C). and Bake for an hour.
- Top with the pecan mixture and drizzle sugar syrup on it.
