Description
Pecan dump cake emerges as a Southern comfort classic, blending simplicity with irresistible flavor. Buttery pecans and caramel-like layers create a dessert you’ll crave at every gathering, promising pure indulgence with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 can (20 oz / 567 g) crushed pineapple, drained
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 1 1/2 cups (180 g) chopped pecans
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 can (12 oz / 354 ml) evaporated milk
- 1 cup (227 g) melted butter
Sweetener:
- 1/2 cup (100 g) packed brown sugar
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 350°F, ensuring a perfectly heated environment for baking.
- Thoroughly coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with a light layer of grease to prevent sticking.
- Create a foundation layer by distributing crushed pineapple across the entire bottom of the dish, ensuring even coverage.
- Generously scatter brown sugar over the pineapple, creating a sweet, caramelized base.
- Sprinkle chopped pecans across the sugared pineapple layer, adding texture and nutty richness.
- Uniformly distribute the dry cake mix over the pecan layer, covering the entire surface completely.
- Meticulously drizzle melted butter across the cake mix, ensuring comprehensive moisture distribution.
- Gently pour evaporated milk over the entire surface, helping to create a moist and tender cake texture.
- Transfer the prepared dish to the preheated oven and bake for 45-50 minutes until the top transforms into a golden-brown, crispy crust.
- Remove from the oven and allow the cake to rest for 10-15 minutes, helping the layers settle and flavors meld.
- Serve warm or at room temperature, revealing the delightful layers of pineapple, pecans, and sweet cake.
Notes
- Customize the sweetness by adjusting the amount of brown sugar to suit different taste preferences.
- For a gluten-free version, use a gluten-free yellow cake mix to make the recipe celiac-friendly.
- Toast the pecans beforehand to enhance their nutty flavor and add extra depth to the dessert.
- Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream to elevate the dish’s richness and create a more indulgent experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 443
- Sugar: 35 g
- Sodium: 215 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg