Description
This Pecan Pie Dump Cake is a sweet, buttery dessert packed with pecans. It tastes like traditional pecan pie but requires much less effort, making it perfect for serving a crowd. It’s an easy dessert for holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Brown Sugar
- 1 cup Dark Corn Syrup
- 1/2 cup Butter, melted
- 3 large Eggs
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
- 3 cups Pecan Halves
- 13.25 oz Butter Pecan Cake Mix
- 1/3 cup Brown Sugar
- 3/4 cup Chopped Pecans
- 3/4 cup Butter, melted
- 1 cup Hot Water
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9×13 inch baking dish with non-stick spray.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together 1 cup brown sugar, 1 cup dark corn syrup, 1/2 cup melted butter, and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract.
- Whisk in the 3 large eggs until fully combined.
- Fold in the 3 cups of pecan halves. Spread this filling evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- Evenly spread the 13.25 oz of butter pecan cake mix over the filling.
- Sprinkle 1/3 cup brown sugar and 3/4 cup chopped pecans evenly over the cake mix.
- Pour 3/4 cup melted butter over the top.
- Pour 1 cup of hot water evenly over everything. Do not mix.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbly.
- Allow the Pecan Pie Dump Cake to cool. It can be served warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- A yellow cake mix can be substituted for the butter pecan cake mix.
- Nutritional information is an estimation and can vary.
- Leftovers can be stored at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerated for up to 5 days. Reheat individual portions in the microwave for 20-30 seconds.
- You can make this Pecan Pie Dump Cake the day before. Reheat in the oven at 300 degrees F (150 degrees C) for 10-15 minutes if you prefer it warm.
- Using dark corn syrup provides a deeper, caramelized flavor similar to traditional pecan pie.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American/Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (1/12 of cake)
- Calories: 676 kcal
- Sugar: 61 g
- Sodium: 431 mg
- Fat: 42 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 25 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 76 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 51 mg