Description
Pecan Pie Dump Cake is an easy, indulgent dessert that combines the gooey richness of pecan pie with the soft, buttery texture of a dump cake. It’s perfect for holidays or when you need a quick dessert fix with minimal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup of pecans, chopped
- 1 box of yellow cake mix (15.25 ounces)
- 1 cup of unsalted butter (two sticks), melted
- 1 cup of light brown sugar, packed
- 1 cup of corn syrup (light or dark)
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, whisk together corn syrup, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth and well combined.
- Stir in the chopped pecans until evenly distributed.
- Pour the pecan mixture into the prepared baking dish.
- Sprinkle the yellow cake mix evenly over the top of the pecan mixture. Do not stir.
- Drizzle the melted butter over the cake mix, covering as much of the surface as possible.
- Bake for 45–50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the edges are bubbling.
- Remove from oven and let cool for 20–30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use gluten-free cake mix for a gluten-free version.
- Substitute butter with dairy-free butter or coconut oil for a dairy-free option.
- Add chocolate chips or other chopped nuts for variation.
- Maple syrup or a splash of bourbon can enhance the flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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