Description
Pecan Dump Cake is a deliciously sweet and nutty dessert that’s incredibly easy to make. With layers of pecans, brown sugar, cake mix, and butter, this dessert bakes up into a gooey, caramelized treat that’s perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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For the Pecan Filling:
- 2 cups dark brown sugar, packed
- 1 cup dark corn syrup
- 1/2 cup salted butter, melted and cooled
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 3 cups pecan halves
For the Cake Layer:
- 15.25 ounces white cake mix
- 3/4 cup salted butter, melted and cooled
- 1 cup hot water
- Caramel topping (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prepare the baking dish: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Mix the Pecan Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine 2 cups brown sugar, corn syrup, 1/2 cup melted butter, eggs, and vanilla. Stir in 3 cups of pecans. Spread this mixture in the prepared baking dish.
- Add the Cake Layer: Sprinkle the white cake mix over the pecan filling.
- Top with Butter and Sugar: Drizzle 3/4 cup melted butter over the cake mix. Sprinkle 3/4 cup brown sugar over the butter.
- Moisten with Water: Pour hot water over the cake mix and butter. Do not mix.
- Finish with Pecans: Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of pecans over the top.
- Bake: Bake for 35-40 minutes until golden brown. Check at 30 minutes, as ovens vary. The center will be slightly jiggly but will set as it cools. Let cool completely before serving.
Notes
- This cake is best served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 57g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Pecan Dump Cake, dessert, pecans, easy recipe, sweet treat
