Description
This Pecan Pie Dump Cake is a simple and delicious dessert that combines the rich flavors of pecan pie with the ease of a dump cake. It features layers of sweet pecans and caramel topped with a buttery cake mix, creating a golden, gooey treat perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 cup caramel topping
- ½ cup salted caramel topping
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3 cups pecan halves
- 1 box Butter Pecan Cake Mix (or White Cake Mix if unavailable)
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- ½ cup crushed or halved pecans
- Salted caramel topping for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350º Fahrenheit. Spray a 13×9-inch baking pan with baking spray.
- In a large bowl, lightly beat the eggs. Add brown sugar, caramel topping, salted caramel topping, and melted butter. Stir until combined. Fold in the pecan halves.
- Pour the pecan mixture into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
- In another bowl, combine the cake mix with melted butter until crumbly. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the pecan mixture.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and bubbling.
- Let the Pecan Pie Dump Cake cool for 15 to 20 minutes before serving.
- Garnish with crushed or halved pecans and a drizzle of salted caramel topping.
Notes
- If Butter Pecan Cake Mix is unavailable, White Cake Mix is a good substitute.
- Using both regular and salted caramel topping provides a balanced sweet and salty flavor.
- Allowing the cake to cool before garnishing improves texture and helps toppings adhere.
- Toasting the pecans before mixing can enhance flavor.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 1/12th of cake)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg