Description
Indulge in the delightful contrast of textures with this Pecan Pie Dump Cake, where a creamy, rich filling meets a crispy, golden topping. Each bite offers a sweet, nutty flavor that dances on your palate, leaving you craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box yellow cake mix (15.25 oz)
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 cup corn syrup
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the corn syrup, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and salt. Whisk until smooth.
- Pour the mixture into a greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Sprinkle the dry cake mix evenly over the top of the filling.
- Drizzle the melted butter over the cake mix, ensuring even coverage.
- Sprinkle the chopped pecans on top of the butter.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
- Let cool for at least 15 minutes before serving.
Notes
- This cake can be made a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- For a nut-free version, substitute pecans with chocolate chips or omit them entirely.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: desserts
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of the cake)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25 grams
- Sodium: 200 milligrams
- Fat: 20 grams
- Saturated Fat: 10 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 40 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 4 grams
- Cholesterol: 80 milligrams
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