Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Pecan Pie Dump Cake, a quick and easy dessert that combines the richness of traditional pecan pie with the simplicity of a cake mix. This dessert is perfect for any gathering, from Thanksgiving feasts to casual family dinners. With its gooey texture and crunchy pecans, it’s sure to impress your guests without requiring hours in the kitchen. Serve it warm alongside a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for an unforgettable treat that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups Dark Brown Sugar
- 1 cup Dark Corn Syrup
- 1 1/4 cups Butter, Melted
- 3 Eggs
- 2 tsp Vanilla
- 4 cups Pecan Halves
- 1 (15.25 oz) White Cake Mix
- 1 cup Hot Water
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and spray a 9 x 13-inch baking pan with non-stick spray.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together dark brown sugar, dark corn syrup, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla until combined.
- Gently fold in three cups of pecans. Spread this mixture into the prepared pan.
- Evenly sprinkle the white cake mix over the pecan layer.
- Drizzle remaining melted butter over the cake mix and then sprinkle with additional brown sugar.
- Carefully pour hot water over everything, tilting the pan to distribute.
- Top with remaining pecans, then bake for 30–35 minutes or until golden brown and slightly jiggly in the center.
- Let it cool before serving warm with ice cream or whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/12 of cake (106g)
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg