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Pecan Dump Cake Recipe

Pecan Dump Cake Recipe
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This Pecan Dump Cake is a deliciously easy dessert that combines the rich flavors of pecans with a moist cake base. Perfect for gatherings or a sweet treat at home!

Ingredients

Cake Base:

  • 1½ cups dark brown sugar, packed (divided into 2 cups and ¾ cup)
  • 1 cup dark corn syrup (I used dark Karo syrup)
  • 1¼ cup salted butter, melted and cooled (divided into ½ cup and ¾ cup)
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

Pecan Filling:

  • 4 cups pecan halves (divided into 3 cups and 1 cup)

Topping:

  • 15.25 ounces white cake mix (I used Duncan Hines Classic White Cake mix)
  • 1 cup hot water
  • Caramel topping, optional

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×13 (or 13×9) baking dish.
  2. Mix wet ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup dark brown sugar, dark corn syrup, ½ cup melted butter, eggs, and vanilla.
  3. Add pecans: Stir in 3 cups of pecan halves. Spread this mixture in the baking dish.
  4. Add dry ingredients: Sprinkle the white cake mix over the pecan filling.
  5. Drizzle butter: Pour the remaining melted butter over the cake mix.
  6. Add sugar: Sprinkle the remaining brown sugar over the butter layer.
  7. Top with water: Pour hot water over the cake mix. Do not stir.
  8. Finish with pecans: Sprinkle the remaining pecan halves over the cake.
  9. Bake: Bake for 35-40 minutes until golden. Let it cool before serving.

Notes

  • This cake is best served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
  • Feel free to drizzle caramel sauce over the top for an extra indulgent touch.
  • Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature.

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