Pecan Pie Dump Cake Recipe
This Pecan Pie Dump Cake is a delightful and easy dessert that combines the rich, nutty flavors of pecan pie with the simplicity of a dump cake. With a gooey pecan pie filling topped with a buttery cake mix layer, this dessert is sure to impress your guests.
- Author: Rita
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Pecan Pie Filling:
- 3/4 cup brown sugar (dark)
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 cup corn syrup (light, but may use dark if preferred)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 cup pecans (coarsely chopped)
Cake Layer:
- 1/2 box yellow cake mix (about 6.5 ounces)
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon (optional)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- Preheat oven and prepare pan: Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and lightly grease a 10-inch cast iron skillet or an 8 x 8 baking pan.
- Mix pecan pie filling: In a large bowl, combine brown sugar, sea salt, corn syrup, vanilla extract, eggs, and 1/4 cup melted butter. Mix well.
- Add pecans: Fold in 1/2 cup chopped pecans.
- Layer in pan: Pour the pecan pie mixture into the prepared skillet, then even it out.
- Prepare cake layer: In a separate bowl, whisk together cake mix and cinnamon. Sprinkle over the pecan mixture.
- Add butter and pecans: Drizzle the remaining melted butter over the cake mix layer, then sprinkle with the remaining chopped pecans.
- Bake: Bake the cake for 25-30 minutes until golden and set. If using an aluminum pan, bake for 35 minutes.
- Cool and serve: Allow the cake to cool slightly before serving. Store leftovers in the fridge for 3-4 days.
Notes
- You can serve this cake with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra indulgent treat.
- Feel free to adjust the amount of pecans to suit your preference for nuttiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
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