Pecan Pie Dump Cake
A delightful dessert that combines classic pecan pie flavors with the convenience of a dump cake, offering a gooey filling topped with crunchy pecans.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 65 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup corn syrup
- 1 cup pecans, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch pan.
- In a large bowl, combine the eggs, melted butter, corn syrup, vanilla extract, brown sugar, and salt. Stir until smooth.
- Evenly dump the dry yellow cake mix into the bottom of the greased baking dish.
- Pour the wet mixture over the dry cake mix ensuring it is fully soaked.
- Scatter the chopped pecans on top.
- Bake for 45–50 minutes until edges are golden and middle is set.
- Cool for a few minutes before serving warm, optionally topped with vanilla ice cream.
Notes
For a healthier twist, consider low-sugar options or using dairy-free substitutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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