How to Make a Gooey Pecan Dump Cake | Old-Fashioned Southern Dessert

cake mix

🥗Healthier: whole grain cake mix

💰Cheaper: generic cake mix

Whole grain cake mix offers more fiber, while generic options are often more affordable.

canned fruit

🥗Healthier: fresh fruit

💰Cheaper: frozen fruit

Fresh fruit is more nutritious, while frozen fruit can be less expensive and has a longer shelf life.

Start by adding 2 cups of brown sugar to a mixing bowl.

Mix in 1 cup of ko syrup until combined.

Add 1/2 cup of melted butter to the mixture.

Incorporate 3 eggs and 2 teaspoons of vanilla, mixing until the filling is consistent.

Add 3 cups of pecans to the filling and mix well.

Pour the filling into a prepared 9x13 dish that has been generously sprayed with cooking spray.

Using a battery powered sifter, evenly distribute the cake mix over the filling without mixing the two layers together.

Drizzle 3/4 cup of butter evenly over the cake mix.

Microwave hot water for 1 minute on high and drizzle it over the cake mix, ensuring to cover areas without butter.

Sprinkle additional brown sugar over the top.

Add 1 cup of pecans on top, bringing the total to 4 cups of pecans.

Bake at 350°F for 35 to 40 minutes.

Check doneness by stabbing with a knife to ensure it comes out clean.

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