Pecan Pie Dump Cake Recipe
This simple Pecan Pie Dump Cake Recipe uses corn syrup, eggs, butter, and pecans for a gooey, crowd-pleasing dessert.
Equipment
- 9x13-inch baking dish
- Mixing bowl (for the filling)
- Whisk
- Measuring cups and spoons.
- Spatula
- Small saucepan or microwave-safe bowl (for melting butter)
- Cooling rack
Ingredients
For the Pecan Pie Layer:
- 1 cup 200g light brown sugar, packed
- ¾ cup 180ml light corn syrup
- ½ cup 115g unsalted butter, melted
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups 200g pecan halves
For the Cake Topping:
- 1 box 15.25 oz yellow cake mix
- ¾ cup 170g unsalted butter, melted
Optional for serving:
- Vanilla ice cream
- Whipped cream
- Extra toasted pecans
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat the Oven
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease your 9x13-inch baking dish.
Step 2: Make the Pecan Filling
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together brown sugar, corn syrup, melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth and glossy. The mixture should look silky and caramel-colored.
- Fold in the pecan halves, making sure they’re evenly coated.
Step 3: Pour into Baking Dish
- Pour the pecan mixture into your prepared baking dish and spread it evenly. The pecans will float slightly — that’s perfectly fine.
Step 4: Add Cake Mix Layer
- Sprinkle the dry yellow cake mix evenly over the pecan layer. Do not stir. Just let it sit on top like a blanket.
Step 5: Drizzle Melted Butter
- Slowly drizzle the melted butter evenly over the cake mix. Try to cover as much surface as possible. This is what creates that golden, slightly crisp topping.
Step 6: Bake
- Bake for 45–50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the filling is bubbling around the edges.
- Your kitchen will smell incredible — toasted pecans, caramel, warm butter. It’s the kind of aroma that makes everyone wander into the kitchen asking, “Is it ready yet?”
Step 7: Cool Slightly
- Let the cake cool for at least 20 minutes before serving. The filling thickens as it rests.
- And just like that, your Pecan Pie Dump Cake Recipe is ready.