Description
Indulge in this easy, gooey Pecan Pie Dump Cake that marries the rich flavors of pecan pie with a buttery cake—perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup pecans, chopped (raw or toasted)
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup water
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
- In a large bowl, combine the yellow cake mix with melted butter, beaten eggs, and vanilla extract. Stir until smooth.
- Chop about a cup of pecans into coarse pieces. Optionally, toast them in a dry skillet over medium heat until fragrant.
- Pour half of the cake batter into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly. Sprinkle chopped pecans over this layer.
- In another bowl, mix brown sugar and water until combined. Slowly pour this mixture over the layered batter and pecans without stirring.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 45-50 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown on top. Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 323
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 62mg
Keywords: Substitute pecans with walnuts or add chocolate chips for extra flavor. Enhance taste by adding spices like cinnamon or nutmeg. Serve warm with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for added indulgence.