Description
This Pecan Pie Dump Cake is a simple and indulgent dessert combining the rich flavors of pecan pie with the ease of a dump cake. With a gooey pecan filling topped by a buttery yellow cake mix, it’s perfect for holidays or any special occasion. This recipe requires minimal prep and yields a deliciously moist, flavorful cake that pairs beautifully with ice cream or whipped cream.
Ingredients
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Filling
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups pecan halves
Topping
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, thinly sliced
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish to prevent sticking and ensure easy serving.
- Mix Filling: In a large bowl, whisk together the light corn syrup, brown sugar, eggs, melted unsalted butter, vanilla extract, and salt until you have a smooth mixture, ensuring even sweetness and consistency.
- Add Pecans: Stir in the pecan halves evenly into the filling mixture to distribute the nuts throughout the pie layer.
- Assemble Base: Pour the pecan filling evenly into the prepared baking dish, creating the base layer for the dump cake.
- Top with Cake Mix: Sprinkle the dry yellow cake mix evenly over the pecan filling layer without stirring, allowing a distinct layered effect.
- Add Butter Slices: Arrange thin slices of unsalted butter evenly across the cake mix layer. Try to cover as much surface area as possible to ensure a moist and buttery topping.
- Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the filling is set, indicating the cake is fully cooked.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cake to cool slightly so the layers can set firmly. Serve warm, ideally with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for an enhanced dessert experience.
Notes
- Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for best results.
- Make sure to distribute the butter evenly to avoid dry patches in the topping.
- For extra flavor, add a splash of bourbon to the filling before baking.
