Easy Pecan Pie Dump Cake
A delightful dessert combining rich pecan flavors with a buttery cake topping, perfect for quick and easy enjoyment.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk (14 oz)
- 1 cup corn syrup (light or dark)
- ½ cup butter, melted (1 stick)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 box yellow cake mix (15 oz)
- ½ cup cold butter, sliced thin (1 stick)
- 1 cup water
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
- Sprinkle the chopped pecans evenly in the bottom of the pan.
- Pour the sweetened condensed milk, corn syrup, melted butter, and vanilla extract over the pecans. Do not stir.
- Next, sprinkle the dry cake mix evenly over the top. Avoid mixing.
- Dot the top with thin slices of cold butter.
- Gently pour the water evenly over everything.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbly around the edges.
- Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Serve warm, optionally with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. For storage, cover and refrigerate leftovers for up to 3 days. Reheat individual servings in the microwave for about 20-30 seconds. Tips: Use cold butter for better texture and consider adding a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg for extra flavor. You can also substitute different nuts or add chocolate chips for variations.