🥧 Imagine the rich, caramel-kissed flavor of pecan pie—but with just 5 minutes of prep and no crust to roll! This dump cake magically transforms into a crispy-topped, gooey-centered dessert that’ll have everyone begging for the recipe.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
✅ No mixing, no fuss – Literally dump and bake!
✅ Tastes like pecan pie – But 10x easier.
✅ Crowd-pleasing – Perfect for holidays or potlucks.
✅ Pantry-friendly – Uses basic ingredients.
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Ingredients
*(Serves 8-10)*
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1 cup (240ml) caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
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1 cup (240ml) maple syrup or corn syrup
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½ cup (100g) brown sugar
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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½ tsp cinnamon
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2 cups (200g) pecan halves
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1 box (15 oz) yellow cake mix (dry, unprepared)
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1 cup (230g) unsalted butter, melted
Optional Add-Ins:
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1 tbsp bourbon (for depth)
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½ cup chocolate chips (because why not?)
Step-by-Step Instructions
Pecan Pie Dump Cake: The Easiest, Gooiest Dessert You’ll Ever Make!
1. Prep the Pan (1 min!)
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Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
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2. Layer the Goodness (4 mins!)
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Dump caramel sauce, syrup, brown sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon into the dish. Swirl gently.
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Sprinkle pecans evenly over top.
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Pour dry cake mix over pecans (do not stir!).
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Drizzle melted butter evenly over cake mix (cover as much as possible).
3. Bake to Perfection
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40-45 mins until golden and bubbly at the edges.
4. Serve Warm!
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Scoop into bowls and top with vanilla ice cream (mandatory!).
Pro Tips for the Best Dump Cake
🔥 Don’t stir! The layers work magic on their own.
🔥 Check doneness – The top should be crisp; the center will stay gooey.
🔥 Make ahead – Assemble (unbaked) and refrigerate overnight.
5 Delicious Variations
🍫 Chocolate Pecan – Use devil’s food cake mix + chocolate syrup.
🍎 Apple Pecan – Add 1 can apple pie filling under the pecans.
☕ Coffee-Kissed – Add 1 tsp instant espresso to the syrup layer.
🥥 Coconut Pecan – Sprinkle 1 cup shredded coconut with the pecans.
🌶 Spiced – Add ¼ tsp cayenne for a kick!
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