Lemon Lust Cake
The buttery pecan crust, creamy layers, and chopped nut topping will have you lusting after this dessert. Lust cake, also called "sex in a pan" is easy to make and tastes divine. The homemade crust is super simple to create, and the delightful layers are even easier. This easy dessert recipe uses pudding mix to create a simple custard filling. We used lemon, but you can use whatever flavor you like: chocolate, coconut, or vanilla. Or use them all! You can make as many layers as you like; simply repeat the instructions for the pudding layer for the different flavors. This video recipe tutorial will walk you through how to make a Lemon Lust Cake.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup softened butter
- 1 cup flour
- 2/3 cup chopped pecans
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1 cup flour
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 box pudding mix
- 3 cups milk
Instructions
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In a large bowl add one stick of softened butter and 1 cup of flour, mixing well.
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Then add in chopped pecans and mix until combined.
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Butter a 9 x 13-inch pan and add in the pecan mixture. Press it onto the pan to form the crust.
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Bake at 350 degrees F for 15 - 20 minutes.
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While your crust cools, begin the filling. In a large bowl, and the cream cheese, whipped topping and powdered sugar. Mix until combined.
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In another bowl, combine your pudding mix with the milk. Mix until a custard forms.
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Take your cream cheese mixture and spread it over the crust. Leave half a cup for a final layer.
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Drop in the pudding mixture and evenly spread it out.
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Take your remaining cream cheese mixture and carefully spread it over the pudding.
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Sprinkle leftover pecans on top as a garnish.
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