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Pecan Pie Dump Cake Recipe

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This Pecan Pie Dump Cake is an easy, irresistible dessert combining a rich pecan and caramel filling with a buttery cake topping baked to golden perfection. It’s perfect for holidays or any special occasion, offering a deliciously gooey, crunchy, and buttery treat that’s simple to prepare and sure to impress.

Ingredients

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Pecan Layer

  • 2 eggs, lightly beaten
  • ½ cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 cup caramel topping
  • ½ cup salted caramel topping
  • ¼ cup melted butter
  • 3 cups pecan halves

Topping

  • 1 box butter pecan cake mix
  • 1 cup melted butter

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and spray a 9×13 inch baking dish with non-stick spray to prevent sticking.
  2. Mix Pecan Layer: In a large bowl, combine the beaten eggs, brown sugar, caramel topping, salted caramel topping, and melted butter. Stir until the mixture is smooth and fully combined.
  3. Add Pecans: Fold in the pecan halves gently, ensuring they are evenly coated with the caramel mixture. It might look like a lot, but the pecans add wonderful texture and flavor.
  4. Spread Pecan Mixture: Pour the pecan mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out to cover the bottom thoroughly.
  5. Prepare Cake Topping: In a separate bowl, mix the butter pecan cake mix with the melted butter until you have a crumbly texture. If the mixture seems too moist, use slightly less butter to achieve crumbs rather than batter.
  6. Sprinkle Cake Topping: Evenly sprinkle the crumbly topping over the pecan layer in the baking dish to create a layered effect.
  7. Bake the Cake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes until the topping is golden brown and you see bubbling at the edges, indicating the filling is hot and bubbly.
  8. Cool Before Serving: Allow the cake to cool for 15 to 20 minutes to let the filling set slightly and make serving easier.
  9. Serve and Enjoy: Serve warm or at room temperature. For extra indulgence, top with vanilla ice cream, drizzle additional caramel sauce, or sprinkle a pinch of sea salt.

Notes

  • Let the cake cool for 15-20 minutes before serving to set the filling.
  • The cake keeps at room temperature for up to 5 days in an airtight container.
  • You can warm individual servings in the microwave for about 20 seconds.
  • If butter pecan cake mix is unavailable, vanilla cake mix is a suitable substitute.
  • For a crumbly topping, use about ½ cup (1 stick) melted butter instead of 1 cup to avoid batter-like consistency.
  • Storage options include room temperature (5 days), refrigerator (up to 1 week), and freezer (up to 3 months when tightly wrapped).
  • This dessert makes a wonderful holiday gift when served slightly warm and adorned with a decorative bow.
  • Adding a sprinkle of sea salt contrasts nicely with the caramel sweetness.
  • You can substitute caramel toppings with less sweet alternatives if preferred, but the caramel flavor is key to the classic taste.

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