PECAN PIE CAKE

Thirty dollars. That’s how much I spent on pecans for this cake. I kid you not. Thirty dollars!! Is that crazy to anyone else? Ridiculous. The pecans were on sale, too. Good grief. I didn’t use all of them (most, though), but I always get more than I need just in case. In hindsight, I probably could have gotten a giant bag of them in Costco for less.

I’m not complaining about it (only kinda), but more so this is a PSA for those people who don’t bake. Next time you ask your baker buddy to make a cake for you, be aware that the ingredients do not come cheap, never mind the time it takes to make the cakes too. And if they are making it for you for free, that is a good friend. You should cherish them and shower them with adoration and gift cards to their favourite baking store.

In my ongoing quest to stay away from pumpkin recipes this year, today I bring you this delicious Pecan Pie Cake!

INGREDIENTS

• Pecan Pie Filling:
• 2 Tbsp cornstarch
• 2/3 cup water
• 1 large egg yolk
• 3/4 cup chopped pecans
• 1/2 cup light brown sugar packed
• 1 1/2 Tbsp unsalted butter
• 1/2 tsp vanilla
• Brown Sugar Cake:
• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 3/4 cup unsalted butter room temperature
• 3/4 cup light brown sugar packed
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 3 large eggs room temperature
• 1 1/2 tsp vanilla
• 1 cup milk room temperature
• Brown Sugar Swiss Meringue Buttercream:
• 5 large egg whites
• 1 2/3 cups dark brown sugar
• 2 cups unsalted butter room temperature
• 2 tsp vanilla
• Assembly:
• 2 cups pecan halves
• US Customary - Metric

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Pecan Pie Filling:
2. In a medium pot, whisk together water, egg yolk, and cornstarch. Add in brown sugar and chopped pecans and whisk to combine.
3. Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until mixture comes to a boil. Boil, whisking constantly for approx. 1 min.
4. Remove from heat and whisk in butter and vanilla. Cool completely before using on cake.
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