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Pecan pie dump cake with golden topping and pecans

Pecan Pie Dump Cake – The Best Easy Fall Dessert You’ll Ever Make

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  • Author: Joudia DeROSA
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 50 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Yield: 12 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A gooey, crunchy pecan pie dump cake that bakes in one dish—quick, easy, and perfect for holidays or fall cravings.


Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups pecan halves
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup light corn syrup
  • 3 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 box yellow cake mix (15.25 oz)
  • ¾ cup unsalted butter, melted

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13 baking dish.

2. Whisk together brown sugar, corn syrup, eggs, and vanilla.

3. Stir in pecans and pour the mixture into the dish.

4. Sprinkle cake mix evenly over the filling—do not stir.

5. Drizzle melted butter across the entire surface.

6. Bake for 45–50 minutes until golden brown and bubbling.

7. Let cool for 15–30 minutes before serving.


Notes

Don’t mix the layers. Use toasted pecans or add cinnamon for extra flavor. Serve warm with ice cream for a decadent finish.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 420
  • Sugar: 38g
  • Sodium: 270mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 48g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg