Description
This easy pecan pie dump cake with caramel offers the rich, gooey, nutty flavor of pecan pie with the simplicity of a dump cake. It’s a perfect dessert for holidays, potlucks, or any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box yellow cake mix (about 15.25 oz)
- 1½ cups pecans, chopped
- 1 jar caramel sauce (about 12 oz)
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk
- ½ cup butter, melted
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
- 2–5 whole pecans (optional, for decoration)
- ¼ cup corn syrup or maple syrup (optional, for extra gooey texture)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Spread chopped pecans evenly over the bottom of the prepared dish.
- Sprinkle brown sugar over the pecans.
- Pour caramel sauce over the pecans and brown sugar. If using, add corn syrup or maple syrup.
- Evenly sprinkle the dry yellow cake mix over the caramel/pecan layer. Do not stir.
- Drizzle melted butter over the dry cake mix.
- Pour evaporated milk over the top.
- Bake for 45–50 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbling.
- Let cool for at least 15 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Toasting pecans enhances flavor and crunch.
- Cover with foil during the last 10 minutes of baking if the top browns too quickly.
- Serve with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, or extra caramel.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Reheat individual portions in the microwave for 20-30 seconds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45-50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Dump Cake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (of 10)
- Calories: 412
- Sugar: 27 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 49 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 26 mg
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