Description
A comforting and easy dessert that combines the rich flavors of pecan pie with the simplicity of a dump cake, making it a perfect crowd-pleaser for gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup toasted pecans, chopped
- 1 package yellow cake mix
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Spread the chopped pecans evenly across the bottom of the dish.
- Sprinkle the dry cake mix evenly on top of the pecans.
- Drizzle melted butter all over the top.
- In a separate bowl, mix the eggs, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and milk until smooth.
- Pour the egg mixture evenly over the layers in the dish without stirring.
- Bake for 30-45 minutes until the top is golden-brown and slightly bubbling.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving, optionally topped with vanilla ice cream.
Notes
Consider adding chocolate chips or substituting walnuts for pecans for a different flavor. This dessert is best served warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: pecan pie, dump cake, dessert, easy recipe, southern cooking