Pecan Pie Dump Cake

 

 Ingredients

(Simple pantry staples come together beautifully)

• 1 box yellow cake mix
• 1 cup pecans, chopped
• 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 4 large eggs
• 1 cup corn syrup
• 1 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ teaspoon salt

 Instructions

 

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 Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or nonstick spray.
3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together:
   • Corn syrup
   • Brown sugar
   • Melted butter
   • Eggs
   • Vanilla extract
   • Salt
     Mix until smooth and glossy.
4. Pour this pecan-pie style filling evenly into the prepared baking dish.
5. Sprinkle the dry yellow cake mix evenly over the filling (do not mix).
6. Scatter the chopped pecans generously over the top.
7. Bake for 45–50 minutes, until the edges are golden brown and the center is set but still slightly gooey.
8. Remove from the oven and let cool for 10–15 minutes before serving.

 Baking Method Explained

• Dump Cake Method: No mixing layers—each ingredient bakes into its own delicious texture.
• Bottom Layer: Rich, sticky pecan-pie filling
• Middle: Cake mix absorbs butter and syrup for a soft, tender crumb
• Top: Toasted pecans create a crunchy, nutty finish

This method guarantees maximum flavor with minimal effort.