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Best Crack Cake

A gooey, buttery crack cake made with yellow cake mix and instant vanilla pudding, finished with a sweet powdered sugar topping and crunchy pecans. Easy to make and irresistibly rich.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 12
Calories 120 kcal

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 package yellow cake mix (15.25 oz)
  • 1 package instant vanilla pudding mix (3.4 oz)
  • 4 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, melted for pouring over hot cake
  • 2 cups powdered sugar (confectioners' sugar)
  • 1 cup chopped pecans optional, for topping

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine the yellow cake mix and instant vanilla pudding mix. Whisk to blend dry ingredients evenly.
  • Add the eggs, vegetable oil, and water to the dry mixture. Beat on medium speed for about 2 minutes until smooth and well combined.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared 9x13-inch pan and spread evenly with a spatula.
  • Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Remove from the oven.
  • While the cake is still hot, use the handle of a wooden spoon or a skewer to poke holes all over the surface of the cake.
  • Slowly pour the melted butter evenly over the hot cake, allowing it to soak into the holes.
  • Immediately sift or sprinkle the powdered sugar evenly over the cake while butter is still absorbed so the sugar sticks and forms the sweet crust.
  • Sprinkle chopped pecans over the top if using. Let the cake cool for at least 20 minutes before slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

Store covered at room temperature for up to 2 days. For a thicker crust, add a second light dusting of powdered sugar after the cake has cooled slightly.

Nutrition

Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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