Pecan Dump Cake Recipe
Indulge in the simplicity and delightful flavors of our pecan dump cake, a caramel-infused easy fall dessert crowned with crunchy pecans.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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
- 3/4 cup dark brown sugar, packed
- 1 cup hot water
- 1 cup pecan halves
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray a 9×13 baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Mix Pecan Filling: Combine dark brown sugar, corn syrup, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla in a bowl. Stir in pecans and spread in the baking dish.
- Add Cake Mix: Sprinkle the white cake mix over the pecan filling.
- Top with Butter and Sugar: Drizzle melted butter over the cake mix, then sprinkle brown sugar on top.
- Pour Hot Water: Pour hot water over the cake mix without mixing.
- Add Pecans: Sprinkle pecan halves over the top layer.
- Bake: Bake for 35-40 minutes until golden brown and let cool before serving.
Notes
- Be cautious when placing the cake in the oven due to the hot water on top.
- The cake may have a slight jiggle in the middle after baking but will firm up as it cools.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (3/4 cup)
- Calories: 844 kcal
- Sugar: 86 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 50 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 31 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 102 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 97 mg
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