Hornet'S Nest Cake
Hornet's Nest Cake is a rich, moist dessert featuring vanilla pudding, yellow cake, and a delightful crunch of butterscotch chips and pecans. Its indulgent flavors and tender texture make it perfect for family gatherings or special occasions craving a sweet, comforting treat.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Lightly mist a 13 x 9-inch baking pan with vegetable oil spray.
- Place pudding mix and milk in a large bowl and blend according to package directions.
- Fold in the dry cake mix and stir with a wooden spoon until the batter is combined, although still a little lumpy.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a rubber spatula.
- Scatter the butterscotch chips on top of the batter, then sprinkle pecans on top of the chips.
- Bake until the cake springs back when lightly pressed with a finger, about 35 to 40 minutes.
- Let cool for 30 minutes before serving.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).