Pecan Pie Dump Cake
Pecan Pie Dump Cake
Ingredients
For the Pecan Pie Filling Base
- 1 1/2 cups dark brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup dark corn syrup
- 4 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups chopped pecans
For the Cake Mix Crumb Topping
- 1 box yellow cake mix, 15.25 ounce
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 cup unsalted butter, 2 sticks, softened
- 1/2 cup pecan halves, for topping, optional
For Serving (Optional)
- 1/4 cup caramel topping, as needed
- 1 pint vanilla ice cream, as needed
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly spray a 9x13 inch baking dish with cooking spray.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the dark brown sugar and dark corn syrup. Whisk until mostly smooth.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
In a separate small bowl, lightly beat the 4 large eggs. Add the lightly beaten eggs, vanilla extract, melted unsalted butter, and salt to the brown sugar and corn syrup mixture.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Using a hand mixer or whisk, mix all these ingredients until well combined and smooth. Fold in the 2 cups of chopped pecans.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Pour this pecan pie filling mixture evenly into the prepared 9x13 inch baking dish, spreading with a spatula if needed. Set aside.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
In another mixing bowl, empty the contents of the yellow cake mix box. Add the ground cinnamon and ground nutmeg to the cake mix. Whisk to combine.
⏱️ 2 min
- 7
Add the softened unsalted butter to the cake mix mixture. Using your hands or a pastry blender, work the butter into the cake mix until coarse crumbs form. Do not overmix; some larger clumps are fine.
⏱️ 5 min
- 8
Evenly sprinkle the cake mix crumb topping over the pecan pie filling in the baking dish. If desired, arrange pecan halves on top of the crumb topping for extra visual appeal.
⏱️ 3 min
- 9
Bake for 45-55 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbly around the edges and set in the center. A toothpick inserted into the cake topping should come out with moist crumbs, not wet batter.
⏱️ 45 min•🌡️ 350
- 10
Remove from oven and let cool for at least 15-20 minutes before serving. This allows the filling to set further. Serve warm, optionally with a drizzle of caramel topping and a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Pecan Pie Dump Cake
Ingredients
For the Pecan Pie Filling Base
- 1 1/2 cups dark brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup dark corn syrup
- 4 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups chopped pecans
For the Cake Mix Crumb Topping
- 1 box yellow cake mix, 15.25 ounce
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 cup unsalted butter, 2 sticks, softened
- 1/2 cup pecan halves, for topping, optional
For Serving (Optional)
- 1/4 cup caramel topping, as needed
- 1 pint vanilla ice cream, as needed
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly spray a 9x13 inch baking dish with cooking spray.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350 - 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the dark brown sugar and dark corn syrup. Whisk until mostly smooth.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
In a separate small bowl, lightly beat the 4 large eggs. Add the lightly beaten eggs, vanilla extract, melted unsalted butter, and salt to the brown sugar and corn syrup mixture.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Using a hand mixer or whisk, mix all these ingredients until well combined and smooth. Fold in the 2 cups of chopped pecans.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Pour this pecan pie filling mixture evenly into the prepared 9x13 inch baking dish, spreading with a spatula if needed. Set aside.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
In another mixing bowl, empty the contents of the yellow cake mix box. Add the ground cinnamon and ground nutmeg to the cake mix. Whisk to combine.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
Add the softened unsalted butter to the cake mix mixture. Using your hands or a pastry blender, work the butter into the cake mix until coarse crumbs form. Do not overmix; some larger clumps are fine.
⏱️ 5 min - 8
Evenly sprinkle the cake mix crumb topping over the pecan pie filling in the baking dish. If desired, arrange pecan halves on top of the crumb topping for extra visual appeal.
⏱️ 3 min - 9
Bake for 45-55 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbly around the edges and set in the center. A toothpick inserted into the cake topping should come out with moist crumbs, not wet batter.
⏱️ 45 min•🌡️ 350 - 10
Remove from oven and let cool for at least 15-20 minutes before serving. This allows the filling to set further. Serve warm, optionally with a drizzle of caramel topping and a scoop of vanilla ice cream.