Description
Craving a dessert that combines the comforting flavors of pecan pie with the ease of a dump cake? This recipe is incredibly simple to make, requiring minimal effort and ingredients, yet delivering a rich, nutty, and decadent treat. Perfect for busy weeknights or last-minute guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box yellow cake mix (432g/15.25 oz)
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted (226g/8 oz)
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar (200g/7 oz)
- 1 cup light corn syrup (320g/11.3 oz)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (5ml)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (3g)
- 1 1/2 cups pecan halves or pieces (150g/5.3 oz)
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare Dish
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish. - Step 2: Create Filling
In a bowl, whisk together eggs, sugar, corn syrup, vanilla, and salt until smooth. - Step 3: Assemble
Pour filling into the dish. Sprinkle dry cake mix evenly over the filling. Drizzle melted butter evenly over the cake mix. - Step 4: Add Pecans
Sprinkle pecans evenly over the top. - Step 5: Bake
Bake for 35-40 minutes, until golden brown and set. - Step 6: Cool & Serve
Let cool slightly. Cut into squares. Serve warm or at room temperature, with ice cream or whipped cream if desired.
Notes
- Ensure melted butter is distributed evenly.
- Don’t overbake to keep it moist.
- Let cool slightly for the filling to set
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 35-40 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Fat: 25g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Protein: 5g
Keywords: Pecan Pie, Dump Cake, Dessert, Easy, Quick, Southern, Baking