How do you make a dessert everyone will go nutty for? Add chopped pecans. With their rich, buttery flavor and touch of crunch, pecans can elevate a simple dessert. You can’t have pecan tassies or pecan pie without them! If you want to bake something for a holiday or just got bit by the baking bug, these dessert recipes with chopped pecans will help you whip up a delicious treat.
Butter Pecan Gooey Cake
“You can make this with any flavor of cake mix you like. The possibilities are endless. It is great with lemon.” – Lisa
Italian Coconut Cream Cake Recipe
“This was a recipe that my co-worker Frances would make for someone she felt was special. I was a traveling nurse at the University of New Mexico, NSICU department. Before I left, she made this for me. When you make it you will know why. it takes a little time to make, but the aroma of it baking and the taste is so worth it.” – Ted
Toffee & Brown Sugar Pound Cake
“A fantastic pound cake for a fall luncheon.” – Joan
Georgia Cornbread Cake
“I learned how to make this wonderfully delightful little Georgia cornbread cake when I was cooking at a small restaurant many years ago. It is so addictive! Don’t let the name fool ya. It’s not really cornbread, but a sweet and nutty cake that kind of resembles cornbread, hence the name.” – Millie
Pecan Pie Cookies
“If you like pecan pie, you will love these cookies. Quite tasty!” – Stephanie
Oh My God, What a Great Dessert!
“An unusual layered dessert that always gets rave reviews.” – Randi
German Chocolate Upside-Down Cake
“Oh, this is an ooey-gooey delight, with a rich, chocolate POW! And it’s ridiculously easy to make. I make my cake from scratch, ’cause that’s how I roll, but I’ve given the directions for a cake mix. Either way, this is a fabulous no-fail dessert.” – Tam
Southern Ambrosia Salad
“This sweet and tangy Southern Ambrosia salad is full of sweet fruit, coconut, pecans, and marshmallows. A Southern staple enjoyed year-round.” – Debbie
Pecan Cinnamon Rolls
“I just can’t go back to any canned cinnamon rolls after making these. Great for brunches, breakfast, or a late night snack… mmmm so good!” – Christina
Chocolate Covered Shortbread With Toffee and Pecans
“In Hawaii, there is fierce competition to see who makes the best shortbread. Many Aunties swear they make the best one. Some have taken their recipes and secret ingredients to the grave with them. I adapted this recipe from a friend who shared her secret with me.” – Fran
Butter Pecan Cake
“I love this butter pecan cake. It is a very attractive cake. This is usually my birthday treat to myself.” – Theresa
Pecan Tassies
“You just can’t have the holidays without Pecan Tassies. Please be very careful, they are quite addictive.” – Janet
Melt In Your Mouth Toffee Pecan Cookies
“These cookies are so easy to make and so melt in your mouth yummy! A client of mine gave me this recipe a couple of years ago and now it’s a family favorite!” – Joyce
Cinnamon Swirl Bundt With Pecan Brown Butter Glaze
“I have made this recipe for years. It never had pecans or a glaze until I decided it would be awesome to add the pecans and finish it with this glaze concoction. It is especially delicious with a cup of coffee and a great holiday cake recipe.” – Christina
Caramel Pecan Pound Cake
“I have made this cake for years and take it to church functions and just to enjoy at home. I’m not into sweets that much but I love this cake.” – Linda
Grandma’s Old-Fashioned Butter Pecan Sundae
“This has been our family’s favorite ice cream topping for three generations. Rich, creamy, buttery, and nutty… What’s not to love? Also wonderful served warm over angel food cake, spice cake, apple cake, or apple pie- almost anything!” – Family
Deconstructed Pecan Log Dessert
“I love pecan logs. This is my take on a deconstructed pecan log for dessert.” – Gayla
Chocolate Pecan Cake
“I love desserts and chocolate! This cake is so delicious, I have made it several times for pot lucks and other functions. Never a piece left.” – Teresa
Ultimate Cookie Lover’s Thumbprints
“These go perfectly on a holiday cookie tray and would surely even make Santa very happy!” – Crystal
Pecan Pie Muffins
“All of the flavours of pecan pie in a muffin that are so easy to make! The perfect way to enjoy pie for breakfast?” – Kevin