Pecan Pie Dump Cake: The Easy Indulgence You Need at Home
Pecan Pie Dump Cake is a quick and delicious dessert that combines the flavors of pecan pie and cake for a satisfying treat.
Equipment
- 10-inch cast iron skillet
- mixing bowls
Ingredients
- ¾ cup brown sugar (dark)
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- ½ cup corn syrup (light, but may use dark if preferred)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup unsalted butter (divided)
- 1 cup pecans (coarsely chopped)
- ½ box yellow cake mix (about 6.5 ounces)
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and lightly grease a 10-inch cast iron skillet (or an 8 x 8 baking pan).
- In a large bowl, combine the brown sugar, sea salt, corn syrup, vanilla extract, eggs, and ¼ cup melted butter and mix well.
- Fold in ½ cup chopped pecans.
- Pour mixture into skillet and using the back side of a spoon, even the mixture out.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the cake mix and cinnamon. Sprinkle the cake mixture evenly over nut mixture.
- Drizzle remaining ¼ cup melted butter evenly over top of cake. Sprinkle with remaining ¼ cup pecans.
- Bake cake for 25-30 minutes or until golden and set in center. If you're using an aluminum pan, bake cake for 35 minutes. Let cool slightly, and serve.
- Store leftover cake in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. Reheat it gently before eating it again.
Notes
Spread the butter evenly. Make sure the melted butter is evenly drizzled to avoid dry spots in the topping. Change up the cake mix. Feel free to experiment with different cake mix flavors like butter pecan or spice cake for a fun twist. To make a larger portion: You can double the recipe and bake the cake in a 9 x 13 pan. Double all the ingredients and adjust the baking time up by 10-15 minutes. Storage & reheating: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3–4 days. To reheat, microwave a slice of dump cake for 15–20 seconds until warm. If you’re reheating a larger portion, you can cover the baking dish with foil and warm it in a 300°F oven for about 10–15 minutes.
Nutrition
Serving: 1scoopCalories: 411kcalCarbohydrates: 58gProtein: 3gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 63mgSodium: 306mgPotassium: 101mgFiber: 1gSugar: 45gVitamin A: 374IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 95mgIron: 1mg
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