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Pecan Pie Dump Cake

Pecan Pie Dump Cake: A No-Fuss, Cozy Dessert Delight

Pecan Pie Dump Cake is an easy, delicious dessert combining pecan pie's richness with dump cake simplicity.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake Base
  • 1 box Yellow Cake Mix can substitute with butter pecan mix
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter melted; coconut oil is a dairy-free alternative
For the Pecan Layer
  • 1 can Sweetened Condensed Milk can substitute with evaporated milk
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar coconut sugar can be used for a lighter touch
  • 3 large Large Eggs can replace with 1 tbsp flaxseed meal mixed with 2.5 tbsp water for a vegan version
  • 1 tbsp Vanilla Extract can use imitation vanilla
  • 2 cups Pecan Halves or chopped walnuts or almonds as a twist

Equipment

  • 9×13-inch baking dish
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Pecan Pie Dump Cake
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together sweetened condensed milk, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  3. Gently fold in the pecan halves and pour the mixture into the greased baking dish.
  4. Sprinkle the dry yellow cake mix evenly over the pecan filling; do not stir.
  5. Drizzle the melted butter evenly across the surface of the dry cake mix.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes until the top is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
  7. Let cool for 15-20 minutes before serving warm, optionally topped with ice cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Avoid stirring the layers to keep the gooey and crunchy texture of the Pecan Pie Dump Cake; layering keeps flavors distinct.

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