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Pecan Pie Dump Cake

Pecan Pie Dump Cake

Delve into the delightful experience of making Pecan Pie Dump Cake with this easy recipe that retains the classic flavors of traditional pecan pie.
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Prep Time 50 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cups Brown Sugar
  • 1 cup Corn Syrup
  • 1 1/4 cups Butter, Melted
  • 3 Eggs
  • 2 tsp Vanilla
  • 4 cups Pecan Halves
  • 1 15.25 oz Yellow Cake Mix
  • 1 cup Hot Water
  • Ice Cream or Whipped Cream Optional
  • Caramel Topping Optional

Equipment

  • 9 x 13 inch baking pan
  • Medium sized bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray 9 x 13 pan with non-stick spray and set aside.
  2. Add 1 cup brown sugar, corn syrup, 1/2 cup melted butter, eggs, and vanilla to a medium size bowl. Whisk to combine.
  3. Fold in 3 cups pecan halves. Evenly spread the pecan mixture into the prepared pan.
  4. Sprinkle cake mix evenly over the pecan filling.
  5. Drizzle the remaining 3/4 cup melted butter over the dry cake mix.
  6. Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup brown sugar over the butter layer.
  7. Pour hot water over the top of the dry cake mix and butter. Do not mix. Carefully tilt the cake pan to distribute the water over the cake mix.
  8. Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup pecan halves over the cake and water layer.
  9. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until golden brown. It will be a little jiggly in the center, but it will firm up as it cools.
  10. Allow cake to cool completely.
  11. Optional: Serve with ice cream or whipped cream, and/or a drizzle of caramel.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This Pecan Pie Dump Cake is a perfect dessert for gatherings, offering a delightful combination of flavors and ease of preparation. Feel free to customize with your favorite nuts or add a splash of bourbon for added depth.

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