Pecan Cake Bars Recipe

Name: Pecan Cake Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Crust; 1 cup unsalted butter, softened; 2/3 cup packed brown sugar; 2 2/3 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon salt; Topping; 1/2 cup unsalted butter; 1 cup packed light brown sugar; 1/3 cup honey; 2 tablespoons heavy cream; 2 cups chopped pecans

Servings: persons

Crust
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
2 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
Topping
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 cup packed light brown sugar
1/3 cup honey
2 tablespoons heavy cream
2 cups chopped pecans

1
Preheat the oven to 350u00b0F and line a 9x13-inch pan with foil, leaving enough for a 2-inch overhang on all sides.
2
For crust, cream together the butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Add in the flour and salt and mix until crumbly.
3
Press the crust into the foil-lined pan and bake for 20 minutes until golden brown.
4
While the crust bakes, prepare the filling by combining the butter, brown sugar, honey and heavy cream in a saucepan and stirring it over medium heat. Simmer the mixture for 1 minute, then stir in the chopped pecans.
5
Remove the crust from the oven and immediately pour the pecan filling over the hot crust spreading it to cover the entire surface.
6
Return the pan to the oven and bake an additional 20 minutes.
7
Remove the pan and allow the bars to fully cool in the pan.

1713

kcal

Calories

112

Fat

176

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Crust, 1 cup unsalted butter, softened, 2/3 cup packed brown sugar, 2 2/3 cups all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Pecan Cake Bars falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Pecan Cake Bars

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