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Pecan Dump Cake

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A simple and delicious dessert that combines the flavors of pecan pie with easy layering for a gooey, crunchy treat.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake Ingredients
  • 1 box Yellow cake mix Any brand works.
  • 1 cup Pecan halves Use fresh if possible.
  • 1/2 cup Butter Real butter is best; can use salted or unsalted.
  • 1/2 cup Brown sugar Adds a caramelly flavor.
  • 1/2 cup Corn syrup Light or dark works.
  • 2 large Eggs Room temperature preferred.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract Use real vanilla for better flavor.
  • 1 pinch Salt Balances sweetness.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13 inch pan.
  2. Pour most of the pecan halves into the greased pan.
  3. Sprinkle the brown sugar over the pecans.
  4. Drizzle the corn syrup over the brown sugar.
  5. In a bowl, whisk the eggs with vanilla and pour the mixture over the layers.
  6. Evenly sprinkle the yellow cake mix on top, do not stir.
  7. Melt the butter and drizzle it over the cake mix.
Baking
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes until golden and firm with a slight jiggle in the center.
Serving
  1. Let it cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30g

Notes

Great for sharing and crowd-pleasing. Versatile with many possible ingredient substitutions.

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