Description
Pecan Pie Dump Cake is a quick and easy dessert that combines the gooey, sweet richness of pecan pie with the buttery simplicity of a dump cake—perfect for holidays, potlucks, or comforting weeknight treats.
Ingredients
- 2 cups pecan halves
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs, corn syrup, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth.
- Spread pecan halves evenly in the prepared dish.
- Pour the egg mixture over the pecans.
- Sprinkle the dry yellow cake mix evenly over the top—do not stir.
- Drizzle melted butter evenly over the cake mix, ensuring most of the surface is moistened.
- Bake for 45–50 minutes, until the top is golden and the center is set.
- Let cool for at least 15 minutes before serving to allow the filling to firm up.
Notes
- Use spice cake mix or butter pecan mix for flavor variations.
- Add mini chocolate chips or chopped pecans for extra texture and richness.
- A splash of bourbon can deepen the flavor for a more decadent twist.
- Serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for extra indulgence.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 29g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
