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Pecan Pie Dump Cake

Gooey Pecan Pie Dump Cake: Easy, Irresistible Comfort Food

Enjoy this Pecan Pie Dump Cake, a simple and gooey treat that captures the essence of traditional pecan pie without the crust.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 1 cup brown sugar substitute with coconut sugar for a healthier option
  • 1 cup corn syrup replace with maple syrup for a different flavor profile
  • ½ cup butter melted; use margarine for a vegan option
  • 2 large eggs substitute with ½ cup unsweetened applesauce for a vegan alternative
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract use pure for the best flavor
For the Crunch
  • 3 cups pecan halves chopped pecans can be used for a more uniform texture
For the Base
  • 1 box yellow cake mix gluten-free cake mix can be used
For Moisture
  • 1 cup hot water

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together brown sugar, corn syrup, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  3. Fold in pecan halves and spread this mixture in the prepared baking dish.
  4. Sprinkle the dry yellow cake mix evenly over the pecan mixture without stirring.
  5. Drizzle the remaining melted butter over the cake mix.
  6. Sprinkle brown sugar over the buttered cake mix.
  7. Carefully pour hot water evenly over all the layers.
  8. Top with additional pecan halves.
  9. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes until golden brown and the center jiggles slightly when shaken.
  10. Allow to cool completely before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve warm with vanilla ice cream for an extra treat. This cake can be made a day ahead for deeper flavors.

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