Pecan Pie Cake

1/2 cup butter, softened

1 cup packed brown sugar

1 (18.25 ounce) package butter pecan cake mix

2 tablespoons water

2 cups chopped pecans

2 eggs

 

1/2 cup butter, softened

2 eggs

1 cup milk

1 cup white sugar

1 cup light corn syrup

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
2. Reserve 3/4 cup cake mix for second layer. Set aside.
3. For the first layer: In a large bowl, combine 1/2 cup margarine or butter, brown sugar, cake mix (minus 3/4 cup), water, pecans and 2 eggs. Mix well.
4. Spread batter into pan. Bake at 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) for 20 minutes.
5. For the second layer: In a large bowl, combine 1/2 cup butter or margarine, 2 eggs, milk, sugar, corn syrup and reserved 3/4 cup cake mix. Mix well and pour over first layer.
6. Bake at 325 degrees F (165 degrees C), for 25 to 30 minutes