Hornet'S Nest Cake

Prep: 10 min Cook: 40 min Serves: 8 Cuisine: American

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.

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Ingredients

  • 1 (3.4 oz.) pkg. vanilla instant pudding mix
  • 2 c. whole milk
  • 1 pkg. plain yellow cake mix
  • 1 (11 oz.) pkg. butterscotch chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Lightly mist a 13 x 9-inch baking pan with vegetable oil spray.
  3. Place pudding mix and milk in a large bowl and blend according to package directions.
  4. Fold in the dry cake mix and stir with a wooden spoon until the batter is combined, although still a little lumpy.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a rubber spatula.
  6. Scatter the butterscotch chips on top of the batter, then sprinkle pecans on top of the chips.
  7. Bake until the cake springs back when lightly pressed with a finger, about 35 to 40 minutes.
  8. Let cool for 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

497 kcal 25% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 3.9g 8% DV
Total Fat 45.7g 59% DV
Carbs 21.5g 8% DV
Fiber 2.5g 9% DV
Sugar 12.5g 25% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 79.8mg 3% DV
Potassium 166mg 4% DV
Cholesterol 1.5mg 1% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 47.8mcg 5% DV
Vitamin C 4.1mg 5% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 120mg 9% DV
Iron 2.1mg 12% DV
Contains Milk

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).

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