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Pecan Pie Dump Cake Recipe

Pecan Pie Dump Cake

This pecan pie dump cake combines the flavors of classic pecan pie with the simplicity of a dump cake, making it an effortless yet delicious dessert.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Cake, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake Base
  • 1 box 15.25 oz yellow cake mix
Filling
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 1 cup corn syrup (light or dark)
  • ½ cup melted butter
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ tsp cinnamon (optional)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together corn syrup, melted butter, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
Assembly
  1. Sprinkle the dry cake mix evenly into the baking dish. Top with chopped pecans.
  2. Slowly pour the wet mixture over the cake mix and pecans. Do not stir—this is a dump cake!
Baking
  1. Place in the oven and bake for 35–40 minutes, or until the top is golden and the center is set.
Serving
  1. Let it cool for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.

Notes

Add chocolate chips for a chocolate-pecan twist, or spice it up with a pinch of nutmeg or allspice. For a gluten-free option, use a gluten-free cake mix.