Last Updated on September 14, 2026 by Carrie Korem, FNTP
If you love pecan pie but want to change this up a bit, this Pecan Pie Bundt Cake is for you. It has all the rich, buttery flavor of a traditional pecan pie, but in soft, tender cake form.
This cake is gluten-free and grain-free, made with almond, coconut, and arrowroot flours for a perfectly moist texture. When I made it for my daughter, she looked at me and said, “There’s no way this is gluten-free. It’s so good!”
It’s the perfect dessert for the fall months and makes a beautiful addition to your Thanksgiving table.
Why You’ll Love This Pecan Pie Bundt Cake
- Gluten-free and grain-free – made with wholesome, nutrient-dense flours
- Simple ingredients – pantry staples come together quickly
- Perfect for the holidays – cozy flavors of pecan pie in a cake
- Moist and buttery – with a gooey pecan topping that caramelizes beautifully in the oven
Ingredients for Pecan Pie Bundt Cake
For the Cake
- Unsalted butter, room temperature
- Organic cane sugar
- Eggs, room temperature
- Finely ground almond flour
- Arrowroot flour
- Bob’s Red Mill coconut flour
- Baking powder
- Celtic sea salt
- Whole milk
- Vanilla extract
- Almond extract
- Maple Syrup
- Pecans
- Brown Sugar
How to Make Pecan Pie Bundt Cake
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and adjust the rack to the middle position.
- Cream the butter and sugar in the bowl of a standing mixer for about 5 minutes, until light and fluffy. Scrape down the sides.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing on low after each addition.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the almond flour, arrowroot, coconut flour, baking powder, and sea salt.
- In a measuring cup, combine the milk, vanilla, and almond extract.
- With the mixer on low, alternate between adding the flour mixture and milk mixture in thirds, until fully combined.
- In a small bowl, stir together the melted butter, brown sugar, maple syrup, chopped pecans, and sea salt. Pour this mixture into a buttered bundt pan, spreading it evenly across the bottom. Then, spoon the cake batter on top and smooth with an offset spatula.
- Bake for 45–50 minutes, until golden brown and a cake tester comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes, then invert the cake onto a serving plate.
Serve warm or at room temperature.
Tips for the Best Bundt Cake
- Use room temperature ingredients for a smoother batter.
- Don’t skip or try and substitute the arrowroot flour. it gives the cake a light, soft crumb.
- Serve warm with a dollop of whipped cream to level up a notch.
How to Store Bundt Cake
Store covered at room temperature for up to 2 days, or refrigerate for up to 5 days. You can also freeze individual slices for up to 2 months. Just thaw and warm before serving.
More Gluten-Free Fall Desserts You’ll Love
Pecan Pie Bundt Cake (Gluten-Free)
- Prep Time: 30
- Cook Time: 45
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8-10
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
- 16 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1/2 cup organic cane sugar
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup finely ground almond flour
- 1/2 cup arrowroot flour
- 1/2 cup bob’s red mill coconut flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Celtic sea salt
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp. almond extract
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1/4 teaspoon Celtic sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350ºF and adjust the rack to the middle position. Place the butter and sugar in the bowl of a standing mixer, and beat for 5 minutes on medium-high until light and fluffy. Scrape the sides of the bowl and add the eggs one at a time with the mixer on low.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the almond flour, arrowroot, coconut flour, baking powder and sea salt. In a separate measuring cup, combine the whole milk and extracts.
- With the mixer on low, add 1/3 of the flour mixture then 1/3 of the milk mixture. Continue to alternate between dry and wet ingredients until all ingredients have been added and combined.
- Combine the melted butter, brown sugar, maple syrup, pecans and sea salt in a small bowl.
- Pour the melted butter mixture into a buttered bundt pan. Using a large spoon, spoon the batter on top of the butter mixture and then smooth it out with an offset spatula so it’s even in the pan. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until golden brown and when a cake tester is inserted it comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes, and then invert the cake out onto a serving plate. I like to serve this warm, but it can also be served at room temperature.








To make this dairy free, would you use 12 Tbsp coconut oil and 2 Tbsp water instead of the butter in the cake? I use almond milk or coconut milk instead of regular milk.
For the topping, should I use palm shortening instead coconut oil for the butter?
This looks delicious!!
I haven’t tested it with subs so I’m not sure what would lend the exact same flavor and texture.
Hi Carrie,
Thank you always for your amazing recipes and tips! I am wondering:
Can I freeze the Pecan Pie Bund Cake?
Thank you 🙂
Britta
Yes, the cake freezes well!
Hi Carrie,
Did you use the exact size pan linked for this cake? It is smaller (5+cups) than a normal size bundt pan (8+cups) so just wanted to make sure. I need a new one and love this glass one but want to order the right size!
Kindly,
Leigh
I used the 1.5 qt glass pan: https://amzn.to/4p4f6ns
Hi Carrie,
Looks delicious…Planning to make this for Thanksgiving! Did you use the exact pan linked in the recipe? It is a smaller bundt pan. I need a new one and love the glass one but wanted to make sure I order the correct size! Thanks!
Leigh