Pecan Pie Dump Cake (5-Ingredient Caramel-Pecan Holiday Hero)

Introduction

Tutorial: how to make pecan pie dump cake — pecan pie filling + dry yellow cake mix + butter drizzle. 55 min holiday hero.

Ingredients List

• 3 cups pecans (1 toasted + 2 raw) + 1.5 cups dark corn syrup + 1.25 cups brown sugar + 4 eggs + 4 tbsp melted butter + vanilla + salt + cinnamon
• 1 box yellow cake mix + 1 cup melted butter
• Vanilla ice cream + caramel + flaky salt

Timing

Prep 10. Bake 40-45. Rest 5. Total 55 min.

Step 1 — Toast 1 Cup Pecans

350°F 6-8 min. Cool.

Step 2 — Filling

Whisk syrup + sugar + eggs + butter + vanilla + salt + cinnamon. Stir in toasted pecans. Pour in 9×13.

Step 3 — Sprinkle Cake Mix Dry

NO STIR. Press to compact slightly.

Step 4 — Raw Pecans

2 cups scattered.

Step 5 — Butter Drizzle

1 cup melted butter, every dry spot covered.

Step 6 — Bake 40-45 Min

350°F. Deep golden + bubbling edges. Rest 5 min.

Nutritional Information

• Calories 520 | Protein 5g | Fat 30g | Carbs 62g | Sugar 42g

Healthier Alternatives

Sugar-free mix. Applesauce. Maple syrup. GF mix. Less pecans.

Serving Suggestions

Vanilla ice cream. Caramel sauce. Bourbon, espresso, cider. Holidays.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Stir after mix
• Uneven butter
• Underbake
• Untoasted
• Cold filling

Storing Tips

4 days fridge. 30 sec microwave. No freeze. 24 hr ahead unbaked.

Conclusion

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FAQs

Corn syrup sub? Maple syrup, honey.

Pecan pieces? Yes.

White mix? OK.

Make ahead? 24 hr.

GF? GF mix.

Crockpot? 3.5 hr high.