This pecan dump cake is guaranteed to make any gathering unforgettable! Picture this: it has all the flavors of a classic pecan pie but with a buttery, crumbly cake layer on top.

Each bite delivers layers of buttery cake, crunchy pecans, and a luscious brown sugar filling that melts in your mouth.

As a bonus, your kitchen will smell like heaven while it bakes. You can’t go wrong with this cake!

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Servings: 12

INGREDIENTS

1 1⁄4 cups light brown sugar, packed
1⁄2 teaspoon salt
3⁄4 cup light corn syrup
1 1⁄2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup unsalted butter, melted and divided
2 cups chopped pecans, divided
1 box yellow cake mix
1⁄2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

STEPS

1) Preheat your oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.

2) In a large mixing bowl, combine the brown sugar, salt, corn syrup, vanilla, eggs, and half of the melted butter (1/2 cup). Stir well to blend the ingredients thoroughly. Fold in 1 cup of the chopped pecans, ensuring they’re evenly mixed.

3) Pour the pecan mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly.

4) In a separate medium bowl, mix together the dry cake mix and cinnamon until well combined. Sprinkle this cake mix mixture evenly over the pecan mixture in the baking dish.

5) Drizzle the remaining 1/2 cup melted butter evenly across the top. Scatter the remaining 1 cup of pecans over the buttered cake layer.

6) Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes or until the top is golden and the center is set. Allow the cake to cool slightly before serving, or let it cool completely for a firmer slice.

7) Slice into squares and serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream on top. For a special touch, drizzle with caramel sauce or sprinkle extra pecans over each serving. Enjoy!

NOTES

Enhance your cake by serving it warm with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, caramel drizzle, or extra pecans for added texture and flavor.

Try using different nuts like walnuts or almonds instead of pecans, or substitute yellow cake mix with spice cake mix for a more seasonal flavor twist.