Cake Mix Pecan Pie Brownies

The Easiest Holiday Hack: Pecan Pie Brownies with Cake Mix!

Hey bakers and dessert fans, we all love a classic homemade holiday treat, but sometimes, especially during the busy season, we need a shortcut that still tastes amazing.

That’s where this recipe comes in: Pecan Pie Brownies made with a simple box of cake mix!

This dessert gives you the chewy, fudgy goodness of a brownie with a rich, gooey pecan pie filling on top. It’s the best of both worlds, and the secret is using cake mix for the easiest, chewiest crust.

Why You’ll Love This Easy Pecan Pie Brownie Recipe

This is the dessert you make when you want to impress without the mess. Here’s the appeal:

1. Easy Brownie Base: Forget melting butter, sifting flour, and measuring cocoa powder. Using a boxed chocolate cake mix (Fudge or Devil’s Food works best) drastically reduces prep time. You mix the cake mix with a few simple ingredients (like melted butter and an egg), press it into your pan, and boom, you have a perfect, ready-to-bake brownie crust.
2. Amazing Taste: The rich chocolate brownie layer pairs perfectly with the sweet pecan pie topping. The flavors balance out, so the dessert tastes fancy even though it’s simple to make. You get fudgy, gooey, and crunchy in every bite.
3. Great for Potlucks and Gifts: These brownies hold their shape, slice easily, and travel well. They also make wonderful gifts in a holiday tin.

The Secret is in the Layers

You can make this rich dessert in just two easy steps:

1. The BrowBrownie Base: Mix cake mix, melted butter, and an egg until combined. Press this dough into a baking dish to make the chewy chocolate layer.
2. Pecan Pie Crown: On top of that chocolate base, you simply pour the traditional pecan pie filling mixture (pecans, corn syrup/maple syrup, eggs, butter, and vanilla). As it bakes, the pecan pie topping turns sticky and caramelized, blending perfectly with the fudgy brownie underneath.

If you want to skip complicated holiday recipes and try a dessert that’s quick, easy to take along, and always disappears fast, Pecan Pie Brownies are the answer.

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What equipment or kitchen supplies do I need?

• Stand Mixer
• Mixing Bowl
• Measuring Cups and Spoons
• Whisk
• 8×8 baking pan

Pecan Pie Brownies

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 50 minutes mins

Chill Time 1 hour hr

Total Time 2 hours hrs

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings 12

Calories 559 kcal

Equipment

• Stand Mixer
• Mixing Bowl
• Measuring Cups and Spoons
• Whisk
• 8×8 baking pan

Ingredients

  

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• 1 box brownie mix of your choice plus ingredients called for on box
• ⅔ cup Dark corn syrup
• ½ cup brown sugar
• 6 tbsp unsalted butter melted
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tsp salt
• 3 large eggs
• 2 cups chopped pecans
• 3 tbsp dulce de leche sauce (optional)

Instructions

 

• Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
• Mix the brownie mix according to the box instructions. Spray an 8×8 baking pan and pour in the batter. Bake for 20 minutes.
  1 box brownie mix of your choice
• While the brownies bake, begin to make the pecan pie mixture.
• Prepare Topping: In a bowl, whisk together the corn syrup, sugar, melted butter, vanilla extract, salt, and eggs. Fold in the chopped pecans until fully coated.
  ⅔ cup Dark corn syrup, ½ cup brown sugar, 6 tbsp unsalted butter, 2 tsp vanilla extract, 1 tsp salt, 3 large eggs, 2 cups chopped pecans
• Remove the brownies from the oven after baking for 20 minutes, and they are partially set. Evenly pour the pecan mixture on top. Increase your oven temperature to 350 degrees. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 30 minutes or until the filling has set.
• Let cool for at least one hour before cutting. You can drizzle with dulce de leche, chocolate, or caramel. Enjoy!
  3 tbsp dulce de leche sauce

Video

@roni.tapia.gonzalez Lets make Pecan Pie Brownies that are gooey and delicious! This dessert idea is perfect for Thanksgiving and the upcoming holidays. The hardest part is waiting for it to completely cool down before enjoying. Ingredients (Brownie Mix) • 1 box Duncan Hines Brownie Mix (18.3 oz) • 2 large eggs • 2/3 cup vegetable oil • 3 tbsp water (Pecan Pie Mixture) • 2 cups roasted halved pecans (chopped) • 2/3 cup dark corn syrup • 1/2 cup brown sugar • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted) • 2 tsp vanilla extract • 1 tsp salt • 2 large eggs (whisked) (Optional Drizzle) • cajeta 1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees and Prepare brownie mix. Pour batter into an 8×8 baking pan and bake at 325 degrees for 20 minutes. 2. In a bowl whisk the dark corn syrup, brown sugar, melted butter, vanilla extract, salt, whisked eggs and pecans. 3. Remove brownie pan from the oven after the 20 minutes and increase temperature to 350 degrees. Spread evenly the pecan pie mixture on top of the brownies. You then take it back to the oven and continue to bake for an additional 30-35 minutes or until done. 4. Let it cool for at least one hour preferably to room temperature before cutting. You can also refrigerate for an additional hour. It is important that you allow the brownies and the pecan pie topping to set. Drizzle cajeta before serving. 5. Enjoy! #thanksgivingdessert #Thanksgiving #pecanpie #bakingrecipe #brownierecipe ♬ Do I Wanna Know EZ Band – EZ Band

Nutrition

Serving: 127gCalories: 559kcalCarbohydrates: 66gProtein: 6gFat: 33.3gSaturated Fat: 4.4gCholesterol: 41mgSodium: 262mgSugar: 20g

Keyword Brownies, pecan pie brownies

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