Ingredients:

  • 3 cups (300g) Pecans, divided (1 1/2 cups [150g] chopped, 1 1/2 cups [150g] halves)
  • 1 cup (200g) Packed Brown Sugar
  • 1/3 cup (113g) Dark Corn Syrup
  • 1/2 cup (113g) Unsalted Butter, melted (divided use)
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon, divided
  • 1 (15.25 ounce / 432g) Yellow Cake Mix
  • 3/4 cup (170g) Unsalted Butter, melted (divided use)

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the chopped pecans, brown sugar, corn syrup, half of the melted butter (1/2 cup), vanilla extract, and half of the cinnamon (1 teaspoon). Stir well to combine.
  3. Pour the pecan mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly across the bottom.
  4. Sprinkle the dry yellow cake mix evenly over the pecan filling, ensuring it covers the entire surface.
  5. Drizzle the remaining melted butter (3/4 cup) evenly over the cake mix. Sprinkle the remaining cinnamon (1 teaspoon) over the top.
  6. Arrange the pecan halves evenly across the top of the cake.
  7. Bake for 40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the filling is bubbly. The edges should be slightly crisp.
  8. Let the cake cool slightly before slicing and serving.