Description
Indulge in the delicious simplicity of Quick and Easy Pecan Pie Dump Cake. This dessert combines the rich flavors of pecan pie with the convenience of a dump cake, resulting in a sweet treat that will impress your guests and satisfy your cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
Pecan Topping:
- 1 cup Chopped Pecans (Rich, nutty flavor; toast for enhanced taste.)
Cake Layer:
- 1 box Yellow Cake Mix (15.25-ounce box simplifies the process.)
- 1 cup Butter (Melted, unsalted for better control over sweetness.)
- 1 cup Brown Sugar (Packed, adds classic pecan pie flavor.)
- 2 large Eggs (For binding and structure.)
- 0.5 cup Milk (Whole milk recommended for best flavor.)
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Flavoring (Optional, enhances sweetness and aroma.)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare Baking Dish: Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine chopped pecans, yellow cake mix, and brown sugar.
- Prepare Wet Mixture: In another bowl, whisk together melted butter, eggs, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
- Combine Ingredients: Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and fold until just combined.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly. Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Let cool for 10-15 minutes before serving. Serve warm or at room temperature, optionally topped with whipped cream or ice cream.
Notes
- To enhance the flavor, consider adding a sprinkle of cinnamon or a dash of nutmeg to the cake mix.
- For a decadent twist, drizzle caramel sauce over the finished cake before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (assuming 1/12 of the cake)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Pecan Pie Dump Cake, Easy Dessert Recipe, Pecan Cake, Dump Cake Recipe
