Ingredients

  • 15 1/4 ounces yellow cake mix
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup dark brown sugar, packed
  • 3/4 cup Dark Karo syrup
  • 3 eggs
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1 cup pecans, chopped

Method

  • Reserve 3/4 cup cake mix. Combine remaining cake mix and 1 egg in large bowl and beat until smooth. Add butter and mix well.
  • Press into bottom of a 13x9 inch baking pan. Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, combine brown sugar, corn syrup, 3 eggs, vanilla and almond extracts, chopped pecans and reserved cake mix in large bowl and mix well.
  • Pour over the baked layer and bake for 25 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean. Cool and cut into squares.