Ingredients
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- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 3 large eggs
- 1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1½ cups chopped pecans
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Whole pecans for garnish (optional)
- Caramel sauce for drizzling (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray or butter.
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, evaporated milk, corn syrup, brown sugar, melted butter, and vanilla until smooth.
- Stir in the chopped pecans and pour the mixture evenly into the prepared dish.
- Sprinkle the dry yellow cake mix evenly over the pecan mixture. Do not mix in.
- Drizzle the remaining melted butter over the cake mix, covering as much as possible.
- Bake for 50–60 minutes until the top is golden brown and edges are bubbling. The center should be set but slightly gooey.
- Let cool for 15–20 minutes before serving. Garnish with whole pecans and drizzle with caramel sauce if desired.
Notes
- Serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for extra indulgence.
- This dessert tastes just like the holidays in a pan!
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and gently reheated.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: pecan pie, dump cake, easy dessert, holiday dessert
