Description
Pecan Pie Dump Cake is a delightful dessert that combines the flavors of a classic pecan pie with the ease of a dump cake. This simple yet decadent treat is perfect for any occasion, from family gatherings to holiday celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
Pecan Layer:
- 2 cups pecan halves
Filling:
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Cake Topping:
- 1 box (15.25 oz) yellow cake mix
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (sliced into thin pats)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Prepare Pecan Layer: Spread pecan halves in the baking dish.
- Make Filling: In a bowl, mix brown sugar, melted butter, eggs, corn syrup, vanilla, and salt. Pour over pecans.
- Add Cake Mix: Sprinkle cake mix over the filling.
- Top with Butter: Arrange butter slices over the cake mix.
- Bake: Bake for 40–45 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Cool and Serve: Let cool for 20 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Serve warm with ice cream or whipped cream.
- Try using walnuts for a flavor variation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
