– 1 box yellow cake mix
– 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
– 1 cup chopped pecans
– 1 cup brown sugar, packed
– 1 cup corn syrup
– 4 large eggs
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– ½ teaspoon salt
Creating Pecan Pie Dump Cake is simple when you follow these straightforward steps:
1. Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Prepare Baking Dish: Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan with butter or cooking spray.
3. Mix Syrup Mixture: In a large bowl, combine the corn syrup, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and salt. Whisk until fully blended.
4. Layer Ingredients: Pour the syrup mixture into the greased baking pan. Evenly sprinkle the chopped pecans on top. Then, sprinkle the dry yellow cake mix over the pecans.
5. Add Butter: Drizzle the melted butter evenly over the dry cake mix, ensuring that as much as possible is covered.
6. Bake: Put the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 40-45 minutes or until the center is bubbly and the top is golden brown. Check it occasionally to ensure it’s baking evenly.
7. Cool: Once finished, remove from the oven and allow it to cool for about 10-15 minutes before serving.
Following these steps will guide you to prepare a delicious Pecan Pie Dump Cake, perfect for any occasion.