Description
This Irresistible Pecan Pie Dump Cake is a quick and delicious dessert combining the rich flavors of caramel, maple syrup, and toasted pecans with a buttery cake topping. Perfect for a comforting treat or special gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 1 cup caramel sauce (240 ml, store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup maple syrup or corn syrup (240 ml)
- ½ cup brown sugar (100 g)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- 2 cups pecan halves (200 g)
Cake Layer
- 1 box dry yellow cake mix (15 oz)
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted (230 g)
- ½ cup chocolate chips (optional, 90 g)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the dump cake.
- Mix Filling: In a bowl, combine caramel sauce, maple syrup, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon. Stir until well mixed.
- Layer Filling: Spread the caramel and syrup mixture evenly in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Add Pecans: Sprinkle the pecan halves evenly over the filling in the dish.
- Add Cake Mix: Evenly pour the dry yellow cake mix over the pecans, making sure to cover them completely.
- Drizzle Butter: Drizzle the melted unsalted butter over the cake mix, trying to cover as much surface area as possible for an even bake.
- Add Chocolate Chips (Optional): Sprinkle chocolate chips over the top if using, for an extra layer of flavor.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the filling is bubbling around the edges.
- Cool and Serve: Let the cake cool slightly before serving to allow it to set. Serve warm, optionally with ice cream for added indulgence.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days to maintain freshness.
- Serve warm with vanilla ice cream for a delicious dessert experience.
- To reduce sweetness, adjust by using less syrup or caramel sauce as preferred.
- Ensure the baking dish is well greased to prevent sticking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
