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Pecan Pie Dump Cake

Irresistible Pecan Pie Dump Cake That’s Super Easy to Make

A delightful Pecan Pie Dump Cake that combines classic flavors with a simple, no-fuss approach, perfect for holiday gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake Base
  • 1 box Yellow Cake Mix Can substitute with butter pecan or spice cake mix
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Melted
For the Gooey Filling
  • 2 Eggs Essential for binding
  • 1 cup Corn Syrup Can substitute with brown sugar or honey
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar Light or dark varieties can be used
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/4 cup Bourbon/Rum Optional
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Pecans Toasted
  • 1/4 cup Additional Brown Sugar For topping

Equipment

  • 9x13 baking dish
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Pecan Pie Dump Cake
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (or 325°F if your oven runs hot) and grease a 9×13 baking dish.
  2. Toast 1 cup of pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes until fragrant and golden brown.
  3. Layer toasted pecans in the greased baking dish. In a bowl, whisk together eggs, corn syrup, brown sugar, vanilla, salt, and optional bourbon or rum. Pour over the pecans.
  4. Carefully dump the yellow cake mix over the liquid pecan layer and sprinkle with ½ cup of brown sugar.
  5. Melt the unsalted butter and drizzle evenly over the cake mix and brown sugar layers.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes until golden brown with bubbling edges; additional baking may be needed if soggy.
  7. Allow to cool for at least 30 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Allow the cake to cool completely before cutting to maintain structure. Serve warm with ice cream or whipped cream for an extra treat.

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