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Slice of pecan pie with caramelized pecans and a scoop of vanilla ice cream on a white plate
Marie Martin

Decadent Pecan Pie Dump Cake: The Easiest Dessert Ever!

This decadent pecan pie dump cake is the easiest dessert you'll ever make! It combines the flavors of pecan pie and dump cake for a truly unforgettable treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • Cooking spray
  • 4 Large eggs at room temperature
  • 1 cup Dark corn syrup
  • 3/4 cup Light brown sugar packed
  • 2 Tbs. Heavy whipping cream
  • 2 tsp. Vanilla extract
  • 1 cup Salted butter melted, divided (8 oz.)
  • 3 1/2 cups Pecan halves divided (about 14 oz.)
  • 1 Butter yellow cake mix (13.25-oz.) box (such as Betty Crocker)
  • 2 tsp. Pumpkin pie spice
  • Vanilla ice cream for serving (optional)
  • Caramel topping for serving (optional)

Equipment

  • Baking dish
  • Whisk
  • Aluminum foil

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 13x9 inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  2. Whisk together eggs, corn syrup, brown sugar, cream, vanilla, and 1/2 cup melted butter until smooth.
  3. Stir in 2 cups pecans until well coated.
  4. Transfer mixture to the prepared baking dish.
  5. Sprinkle cake mix and pumpkin pie spice evenly over pecan mixture.
  6. Drizzle with remaining 1/2 cup butter and sprinkle with remaining pecans.
  7. Bake for 20 minutes, then cover with foil and bake about 20 minutes more, until golden brown with no dry spots.
  8. Cool for at least 15 minutes before serving warm or at room temperature with ice cream and caramel, if desired.

Notes

For a richer flavor, use bourbon vanilla extract. Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a drizzle of caramel topping for an extra special treat.