The Most Addictive Pecan Pie Dump Cake You’ll Ever Make Recipe
Indulge in the irresistible flavors of this Pecan Pie Dump Cake that combines the best of pecan pie and cake in one delectable dessert. With a buttery cake topping and a gooey pecan filling, this easy-to-make treat will become a family favorite in no time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Cake:
- 1 box yellow cake mix (15.25 ounces)
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup whole pecan halves
For the Filling:
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 4 large eggs
- 1 stick unsalted butter (1/2 cup)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Additional:
- nonstick cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Mix the Filling: Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add brown sugar, corn syrup, eggs, vanilla, and salt. Whisk until smooth and thickened. Remove from heat, stir in chopped pecans, and pour into baking dish.
- Add Cake Topping: Sprinkle dry cake mix evenly over the filling without stirring. Arrange pecan halves on top.
- Bake: Bake for 40-45 minutes until golden brown and bubbly. Let cool for 20 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra crunch, toast the pecans before adding.
- Adjust bake time for desired gooeyness.
- Try dark corn syrup or a splash of bourbon for variations.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 36 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 54 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
