Pecan Pie Dump Cake
A sweet and easy dessert that combines the classic flavors of pecan pie with a simple layered dump cake method.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 65 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups pecans, chopped or halves
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup corn syrup (light or dark)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 package (15.25 oz) yellow cake mix
- 1/2 cup butter, melted or thinly sliced
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the pecans, eggs, brown sugar, corn syrup, vanilla, and salt.
- Pour the pecan mixture into a greased 9×13 baking dish.
- Sprinkle the yellow cake mix evenly over the pecan filling.
- Drizzle the melted butter over the cake mix, ensuring even coverage.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the center jiggles slightly.
- Let cool for 20 to 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
For added crunch, sprinkle extra pecans on top before baking. If it browns too quickly, tent with foil for the last 10-15 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: pecan pie, dump cake, Thanksgiving dessert, easy dessert, Southern dessert