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Pecan Pie Dump Cake

Decadent Pecan Pie Dump Cake That Will Delight Your Senses

This Pecan Pie Dump Cake is an effortless twist on a traditional dessert, blending gooey caramel and crunchy pecans for a delightful experience.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake Base
  • 1 cup Melted Butter You can substitute with slightly softened butter.
  • 1 box Butter Pecan Cake Mix Use vanilla cake mix if Butter Pecan is unavailable.
For the Filling
  • 1 cup Pecans Consider walnuts or almonds as alternatives.
  • 1 cup Caramel Topping Store-bought or homemade.

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Microwave

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. Pour chopped pecans evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
  3. Sprinkle the butter pecan cake mix evenly over the layer of pecans.
  4. Melt about one cup of butter and drizzle it evenly over the dry cake mix.
  5. Pour the caramel topping over the entire mixture, distributing it evenly.
  6. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes until edges are bubbly and top is golden brown.
  7. Remove from oven and let cool for about 10 to 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 4gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Evenly spread pecans on the bottom to avoid burning. For a crispy topping, use slightly softened butter. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

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