Butter Pecan Cake with Glaze

🍰 Butter Pecan Cake with Glaze

Ingredients:

For the Cake:

• 1 box yellow cake mix (or homemade equivalent)
• 1 cup milk
• 3 large eggs
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup chopped pecans

For the Glaze/Frosting:

• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup milk
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Extra pecan halves for topping

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Cake:
   
   • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
   • In a large bowl, mix cake mix, milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla until smooth.
   • Stir in chopped pecans.
   • Pour batter into the dish and bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
3. Make the Glaze/Frosting:
   
   • In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add brown sugar and stir until dissolved and bubbly (about 2 minutes).
   • Stir in milk and bring to a gentle boil. Remove from heat.
   • Whisk in powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth.
5. Assemble:
   
   • Pour the warm glaze over the cooled cake.
   • Sprinkle with pecan halves on top.
   • Let set before slicing.