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Pecan Pie Dump Cake

Irresistible Pecan Pie Dump Cake with Gooey Caramel Magic

This Pecan Pie Dump Cake combines traditional flavors with convenience, featuring a gooey caramel layer and crunchy pecans.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 box Golden Cake Mix Consider a gluten-free version for dietary needs.
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Can be swapped for margarine if preferred.
  • 3 large Eggs Use room temperature eggs for better mixing.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Sea Salt You can omit it if limiting sodium intake.
For the Filling
  • 1 cup Caramel Topping Store-bought saves time!
  • 0.5 cup Light Brown Sugar Dark brown sugar works for a more intense flavor.
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract Try almond extract for a twist!
  • 3 cups Pecan Halves Walnuts can be used as a substitute.

Equipment

  • 9×13-inch baking dish
  • Mixing bowl
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Whisk together caramel topping, melted butter, and light brown sugar until smooth.
  3. Add room temperature eggs, vanilla extract, and sea salt to the wet mixture and whisk until smooth.
  4. Gently fold in pecan halves into the batter.
  5. Pour the pecan mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly.
  6. Evenly sprinkle the dry golden cake mix over the pecan layer.
  7. In a small bowl, combine remaining melted butter and light brown sugar, drizzle over the dry cake mix.
  8. Scatter remaining pecan halves over the top.
  9. Bake for 45-55 minutes until golden brown and toothpick comes out clean.
  10. Once baked, allow to cool for 10-15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 3gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 5IUCalcium: 2mgIron: 6mg

Notes

This pecan pie dump cake also pairs well with ice cream for an unforgettable dessert experience.

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