Irresistible Pecan Pie Dump Cake in One Easy Skillet
Satisfy your sweet tooth with this Pecan Pie Dump Cake, combining classic flavors in an effortless single-pan recipe.
Equipment
- 10-inch cast iron skillet
- mixing bowls
- spatula
Ingredients
For the Cake
- 1 box Yellow Cake Mix or use butter pecan or spice cake mix
- ½ cup Unsalted Butter divided for batter and drizzle
- 3 large Eggs essential for binding
For the Filling
- 1 cup Corn Syrup (light) dark corn syrup can be used for richer flavor
- 1 cup Brown Sugar (dark) light brown sugar can be substituted
- 1 teaspoon Sea Salt balances sweetness
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract provides aromatic depth
- ½ cup Pecans (coarsely chopped) adjust based on preference
For Garnishing
- 1 teaspoon Cinnamon optional for warmth and spice
Instructions
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 10-inch cast iron skillet or an 8x8 baking pan with butter.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 1 cup of dark brown sugar, a pinch of sea salt, 1 cup of light corn syrup, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and 3 eggs until smooth.
- Fold in ½ cup of coarsely chopped pecans into the filling mixture, then pour this mixture into the prepared pan.
- In another bowl, whisk together the yellow cake mix and optional 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, then sprinkle it evenly over the pecan filling layer.
- Drizzle ¼ cup of melted unsalted butter over the cake mix layer and top with remaining pecans.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the center is set.
- Allow to cool for 10-15 minutes before serving warm slices.
Notes
Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or caramel sauce for extra decadence. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 150IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg
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