Description
This Pecan Pie Dump Cake is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert combining the gooey richness of pecan pie with the buttery crunch of a cake mix topping. Perfect for holidays and gatherings.
Ingredients
- 1 cup (240ml) caramel sauce
- 1 cup (240ml) maple syrup or corn syrup
- ½ cup (100g) brown sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- 2 cups (200g) pecan halves
- 1 box (15 oz) yellow cake mix
- 1 cup (230g) unsalted butter, melted
- Optional: 1 tbsp bourbon
- Optional: ½ cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, combine the caramel sauce, maple syrup or corn syrup, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon. Mix well.
- Fold in the pecan halves until they are evenly coated.
- Pour the pecan mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
- Evenly sprinkle the dry yellow cake mix over the pecan mixture.
- Drizzle the melted butter over the cake mix, ensuring it covers as much of the surface as possible.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the edges are bubbling.
- Allow the cake to rest for 15 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use dark corn syrup for a richer flavor.
- Add nutmeg or allspice for a spiced variation.
- Reduce brown sugar to ¼ cup for less sweetness.
- Top with chopped pecans for added crunch.
- Add chocolate chips for a twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
