Description

A decadent layered dessert that fuses the flavors of a traditional pecan pie with a twist. Soft cake layers, a luscious pecan pie filling, and a smooth whipped cream topping come together to create a dessert that’s both comforting and indulgent—perfect for special occasions or whenever you crave something extraordinary.

Ingredients

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For the Cake Layer:

1 box yellow cake mix (or 2 layers of your favorite sponge cake), prepared according to package instructions

For the Pecan Pie Filling:

1 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup corn syrup
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
A pinch of salt

For the Whipped Topping:

2 cups heavy cream
2 tablespoons powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For Garnish:

Extra chopped pecans
Optional: Drizzle of caramel sauce

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Instructions

Prepare the Cake Layer:
- Bake the yellow cake (or sponge cake) as directed. Once cooled, slice horizontally into even layers that will form the base and intermediary layers of the dessert.
Make the Pecan Pie Filling:
- In a bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, corn syrup, eggs, melted butter, vanilla extract, and salt. Stir in the chopped pecans.
- For a thicker filling, you can gently simmer this mixture in a saucepan over low heat for about 5–7 minutes until it begins to thicken. Allow it to cool before assembly.
Whip the Cream:
- In a chilled bowl, beat the heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
Assemble the Lasagna:
- In a serving dish, lay down the first layer of cake.
- Spread a generous layer of the pecan pie filling evenly over the cake.
- Top with a layer of whipped cream.
- Repeat the layers (cake, filling, whipped cream) until you’ve used all components, finishing with a layer of whipped cream on top.

Finish & Chill:
- Garnish the top with extra chopped pecans and, if desired, a light drizzle of caramel sauce.
- Refrigerate the assembled dessert for at least 2 hours (or overnight) to allow the layers to meld and the flavors to deepen.

Notes

This dessert is best served well chilled.
For a firmer texture, allow the lasagna to set overnight in the refrigerator.

You can adjust the sweetness of the pecan pie filling by reducing or increasing the brown sugar to suit your taste.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 120g)
Calories: ~320 kcal
Sugar: ~25 g
Sodium: ~180 mg
Fat: ~18 g
Saturated Fat: ~10 g
Unsaturated Fat: ~5 g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: ~30 g
Fiber: ~1 g
Protein: ~4 g
Cholesterol: ~55 mg