Pecan Pie Layer Cake is a showstopper dessert for the holidays. A thick layer of pecan pie filling is sandwiched between two layers of brown sugar cake and the whole thing is covered in lots and lots of brown sugar icing.

 
I know most people associate pumpkin pie with Thanksgiving, but for me it is all about the pecan pie. It’s my very favorite fall pie.
I love pecan pie so much I’m always game to try a new dessert with the flavor of pecan pie. Like this Pecan Pie Cheesecake or this easy Pecan Pie Cake made in a 9×13-inch pan.

 
I’m a huge fan of pies for the holidays but sometimes a cake is in order. You can feed alot of people with a cake!
And this Pecan Pie Layer Cake will be loved by all. It has buttery cake layers with crunchy pieces of pecan, a rich and gooey sweet filling and a light and creamy brown sugar frosting. This is one delicious cake!
 

Pecan Pie Cake

Pecan Pie Layer Cake has a a thick layer of pecan pie filling sandwiched between two layers of brown sugar cake, covered in lots of brown sugar icing.

1 1/2 cups chopped toasted pecans
1 1/2 cups unsalted butter, softened
2 1/2 cups firmly packed dark brown sugar
4 large eggs
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 cups whole milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Pecan Pie Filling

1 cup chopped pecans
2/3 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup dark corn syrup
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 large egg
1 large egg yolk
1 teaspoon vanilla...