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Pecan Pie Dump Cake

This Pecan Pie Dump Cake combines rich pecans with a golden crust for a delightful and effortless dessert that's perfect for family gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 cup pecan halves, toasted
  • 1 box (15 oz) yellow cake mix
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup light brown sugar
  • 2 cups sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional) for added crunch

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with a bit of butter or cooking spray.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, pour in the dry yellow cake mix and spread the toasted pecans evenly across the bottom of the baking dish.
Mixing
  1. Melt the butter and combine it with the brown sugar and sweetened condensed milk in a separate bowl. Add the vanilla extract and stir until smooth.
Baking
  1. Pour the butter mixture on top of the cake mix and pecans without stirring.
  2. Bake for 40-45 minutes until the top is bubbling and golden.
  3. Let it cool slightly before serving.

Notes

For added variety, try using chocolate or carrot cake mix instead of yellow cake mix. Allow it to cool for elegant slices and avoid overheating when reheating.