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Pecan Pie Dump Cake

Pecan Pie Dump Cake

A delightfully simple and sweet dessert, this pecan pie dump cake combines the classic flavors of pecan pie with the ease of a cake mix, resulting in a gooey, nutty, and buttery treat.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 cup corn syrup (light or dark)
  • ½ cup (1 stick) butter, melted
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 box yellow cake mix (15 oz)
  • ½ cup (1 stick) cold butter, sliced thin
  • 1 cup water

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
  2. Sprinkle pecans evenly in the pan.
  3. Pour condensed milk, corn syrup, melted butter, and vanilla over the pecans. Do not stir.
  4. Sprinkle dry cake mix evenly on top, without mixing.
  5. Dot with slices of cold butter.
  6. Gently pour water evenly over everything.
  7. Bake for 50-60 minutes, until golden and bubbly around the edges.
  8. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.
  9. Serve warm, optionally with vanilla ice cream.

Notes

  • Use pecan pie filling instead of condensed milk and syrup for a shortcut. This can significantly reduce prep time.
  • Toast pecans in a dry pan for extra crunch. Toasting brings out more of their natural flavor.
  • Substitute maple syrup or honey if you don’t have corn syrup. While the texture might vary slightly, these can be good alternatives for sweetness.
  • This cake is even better the next day, once the flavors have fully melded.
  • Author: Sabrine Jay
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50-60 minutes
  • Category: Dessert, Cake
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: pecan pie, dump cake, easy dessert, sweet, holiday