Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or nonstick spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together:
- Corn syrup
- Brown sugar
- Melted butter
- Eggs
- Vanilla extract
- Salt
Mix until smooth and glossy.
- Pour this pecan-pie style filling evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- Sprinkle the dry yellow cake mix evenly over the filling (do not mix).
- Scatter the chopped pecans generously over the top.
- Bake for 45–50 minutes, until the edges are golden brown and the center is set but still slightly gooey.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for 10–15 minutes before serving.
Baking Method Explained
- Dump Cake Method: No mixing layers—each ingredient bakes into its own delicious texture.
- Bottom Layer: Rich, sticky pecan-pie filling
- Middle: Cake mix absorbs butter and syrup for a soft, tender crumb
- Top: Toasted pecans create a crunchy, nutty finish
This method guarantees maximum flavor with minimal effort.
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