Dutch Oven Pudding Cake with Pecan, Chocolate and Caramel Topping

[sweet_magnolia]

Well I had wanted a Hornet's Nest Cake Saturday night but forgot ONE thing...butterscotch chips. But I had happened to go to town that morning and on an impulse buy while going through the check out, I had picked up 2 Lindt caramel chocolate bars so I used those.

This is such a simple cake that is really good.

Box of cake mix - I used Yellow this time
Box of instant pudding - I used vanilla
2 cups milk
Pecans (I like chopped or pieces - they are easier to eat)
And the Lindt bars






I used a Dutch oven liner for this. I sprayed some oil in it so my cake wouldn't stick. Then poured 2 cups of milk in it and the pudding mix. Stir until mixed up good then add your cake mix and stir until mixed. It will be a thick batter. Sprinkle pecans on top. Then I cut up the candy bars and added them to the top. Baked in my DO at around 350 until done. Usually when you smell cake, it's done or almost done. But you can use a toothpick to test, too. This was delicious and I will definitely do it again.

Pudding mix



Add cake mix










Taking a peek.




And...done!




The topping was so good....crunchy pecan pieces and the chocolate and caramel were melted perfectly in all the nooks and crannies.





Thanks for looking!

[gmotoman]

Was kind of waiting for this. I saw your comment on a another thread. Anyhoo great looking dessert definitely worthy of !!!!!

[Fishawn]

Mighty fine looking cake
Sounds simple enough for non bakers like me

[barkonbutts]

W-O-W!!! looks great, toss a scoop of vanilla with mine and a coffee to boot!

[SMOKE FREAK]

Mighty fine looking cake
Sounds simple enough for non bakers like me

Yeah I probably could screw it up

Just beautiful. Period.

I about bought one of those cookers but didn't/couldn't. I've been sorry ever since.

[Mark R]

That is so pretty Becky!!!!

I keep meaning to make one... but never get round toit.

[Cajunsmoke13]

Looks delicious.

[strength_and_power]

That looks decadent.
Wondering if this could be made in a deep cast iron skillet in the ceramic grill or heck even a pellet grill. Heat is heat right?


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[HawgHeaven]

That’s just awesome! all day for that masterpiece!

[sweet_magnolia]

Thanks, Everyone! Yes, it's so simple even the non-bakers can do it!

Was kind of waiting for this. I saw your comment on a another thread.

Oh yes....that chocolate pecan cobbler is still on my to do list!

W-O-W!!! looks great, toss a scoop of vanilla with mine and a coffee to boot!

Ice cream would be great on it!

Wondering if this could be made in a deep cast iron skillet in the ceramic grill or heck even a pellet grill. Heat is heat right?

Yes, it can! Here's a regular cake I did in a 10" skillet on the kettle with chocolate chips and chopped up pretzels and mini peanut butter cups.

[SmokinLee]

Nice n moist lookin and covered in nuts... Love it.

[THE ICEMAN]

Looks delicious as always, Becky...

Yeah I probably could screw it up

Don't EVEN think of using a rotisserie...

[scotth]

Both cakes look great. Baking outside is really impressive.

[nickelmore]

Becky as usuall a great post! Its been a bit since I cooked on a DO ( as I recall you needed to control how many coal on top and how many on the bottom.

Any insight would be great as this is going to happen at family dinner with grand kids,

Thanks!

Bert

[Kyote]

that looks great. tonnage will come to me over it. for winter.. triple digits here forbid cooking in the home. gasser or one of the wood or coal grills for now.