Description
A simple and delicious pecan pie dump cake that requires minimal effort. Perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (240ml) caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup (240ml) maple syrup or corn syrup
- ½ cup (100g) brown sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- 2 cups (200g) pecan halves
- 1 box (15 oz) yellow cake mix (dry, unprepared)
- 1 cup (230g) unsalted butter, melted
- ½ cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix caramel sauce, maple syrup, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon.
- Spread the mixture evenly in a greased 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Sprinkle pecan halves over the mixture.
- Evenly pour the dry cake mix over the pecans.
- Drizzle melted butter over the cake mix, covering as much as possible.
- If using, sprinkle chocolate chips on top.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes until golden and bubbling.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Serve warm with ice cream for extra indulgence.
- Adjust sweetness by reducing syrup if preferred.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 45 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: pecan pie dump cake, easy dessert, quick baking