Irresistible Pecan Pie Dump Cake
This pecan pie dump cake combines the rich flavors of pecan pie with the simplicity of a dump cake, making it the ultimate no-fuss dessert for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pecan halves
- 1 cup butter, melted
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 1 cup corn syrup (light or dark)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, brown sugar, corn syrup, vanilla extract, and sweetened condensed milk until smooth.
- Pour the mixture into a 9×13 baking dish, spreading it evenly.
- Sprinkle the chopped pecans evenly over the filling mixture.
- Sprinkle the yellow cake mix over the pecans and filling, distributing it evenly.
- Drizzle the melted butter evenly over the cake mix.
- Layer the pecan halves on top for a decorative finish, pressing them lightly into the cake mix.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the filling is bubbling around the edges.
- Let the cake cool for about 15 minutes before serving.
Notes
[‘Make sure to drizzle the melted butter evenly to avoid dry spots in the topping.’, ‘Start checking the cake at the 40-minute mark to prevent overbaking.’, ‘Toast chopped pecans lightly before adding for extra flavor.’, ‘Let the cake cool slightly to ensure the filling sets and slices cleanly.’]
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 35
- Fat: 22
- Carbohydrates: 50
- Protein: 4
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