Description
A delicious and indulgent dessert featuring a moist cake topped with a gooey pecan pudding sauce, perfect for Sunday supper.
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ cup milk
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¾ cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder (optional)
- 1½ cups hot water
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease an 8-inch square baking dish with butter or nonstick cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon until evenly combined.
- Stir in the milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Mix just until a thick, smooth batter forms. Avoid overmixing to keep the cake tender.
- Gently fold the chopped pecans into the batter, distributing them evenly.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared baking dish and spread it into an even layer.
- In a separate bowl, combine the brown sugar, granulated sugar, and optional cocoa powder. Sprinkle the mixture evenly over the cake batter. Do not stir it into the batter.
- Combine the hot water with the melted butter and vanilla extract. Carefully pour the liquid over the sugar topping. Do not stir.
- Bake for 35–45 minutes, until the cake rises and the top looks set. The sauce underneath should remain soft and gooey.
- Remove the dish from the oven and let the cake rest for 10–15 minutes. The sauce will thicken slightly as it cools.
- Spoon the cake into bowls, making sure each serving includes some of the gooey sauce from the bottom. Serve with vanilla ice cream or freshly whipped cream if desired.
Notes
- For a deeper flavor, consider adding cocoa powder to the pudding topping.
- Serve warm for the best texture and flavor.
- This dessert pairs well with ice cream or whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg