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Pecan Pie Dump Cake: Gooey, Buttery, and Outrageously Easy

This Pecan Pie Dump Cake is a simple and delicious dessert that combines the flavors of pecan pie with the ease of a dump cake, resulting in a gooey, buttery treat that's perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake Base
  • 1 box yellow cake mix dry mix
  • 1 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 cup water
Pecan Filling
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 1 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1 cup corn syrup light or dark
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method
 

Prepare the Cake
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, melted butter, and water. Stir until just combined.
Layer the Ingredients
  1. Pour the cake batter into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish and spread it evenly.
  2. In another bowl, whisk together the chopped pecans, brown sugar, corn syrup, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  3. Pour the pecan mixture over the cake batter in the baking dish. Do not stir.
Bake the Cake
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
  2. Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gFiber: 1gSugar: 30g

Notes

Serve warm with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for an extra treat.

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