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Pecan Pie Cobbler Recipe: The Ultimate Comfort Dessert


  • Author: ELENE
  • Total Time: 1 hour + 30 mins cooling
  • Yield: 8–10 servings
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A rich and gooey pecan pie cobbler made easier with a yellow cake mix. This upside-down style dessert has a crunchy pecan top and a molten caramel-like base — perfect served warm with ice cream.


Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter (divided into ½ cup + ½ cup, melted)
  • ½ cup dark corn syrup
  • 1 cup dark brown sugar (divided into ½ cup + ½ cup)
  • 2 cups coarsely chopped pecans (divided into 1 cup + 1 cup)
  • 1 box (15.25 oz) yellow cake mix
  • ½ cup milk
  • ½ cup hot water


Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  2. In a bowl, mix together ½ cup melted butter, ½ cup dark corn syrup, ½ cup dark brown sugar, and 1 cup chopped pecans. Pour this mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
  3. In a separate bowl, stir together the remaining ½ cup melted butter, yellow cake mix, and milk until a thick batter forms.
  4. Drop spoonfuls of the batter over the pecan mixture in the dish. Do not spread or stir.
  5. Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup brown sugar and 1 cup chopped pecans evenly over the batter.
  6. Carefully pour the hot water over the top, distributing it between the dollops of batter. Do not stir.
  7. Bake for 40–45 minutes, until the top is golden brown and the cobbler is set.
  8. Let cool for at least 30 minutes. The bottom will form a gooey, pecan pie-like layer.
  9. Serve warm or at room temperature, ideally with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

Notes

This dessert is best enjoyed warm. Use a spoon to scoop down to the gooey bottom layer. It can be made ahead and gently reheated before serving.

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Upside-down baking
  • Cuisine: Southern American