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Dump Cake: Gooey, Buttery, and Outrageously Easy Recipe

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  • Author: Evelyn
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This Dump Cake recipe is a decadent and easy-to-make dessert that combines rich flavors of sweetened condensed milk, brown sugar, buttery cake mix, and crunchy pecans. Perfectly gooey and buttery, it requires minimal effort yet delivers maximum indulgence, making it an ideal treat for gatherings or cozy evenings.

Ingredients

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 can (15 oz) sweetened condensed milk
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 box (about 15.25 oz) yellow cake mix

Add-ins

  • 2 cups pecan halves

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish thoroughly to prevent sticking and ensure easy serving.
  2. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and fully combined.
  3. Add Pecans: Stir the pecan halves into the wet mixture evenly, distributing the nuts throughout the batter to add crunch and flavor.
  4. Pour Mixture: Pour this combined mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out to cover the bottom uniformly.
  5. Add Dry Cake Mix: Sprinkle the dry yellow cake mix evenly over the top of the wet mixture in the baking dish. Do not stir; the cake mix remains on top to create a crisp topping.
  6. Drizzle Butter: Evenly drizzle the melted butter across the entire surface, ensuring as much of the dry cake mix as possible is covered to create a rich, buttery crust.
  7. Bake: Bake the cake in the preheated oven for 45 to 50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the mixture beneath is bubbly and set.
  8. Cool and Serve: Allow the cake to cool for 15 to 20 minutes so it firms up slightly. Serve warm, optionally with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for added indulgence.

Notes

  • Do not stir the dry cake mix into the wet ingredients; this layering is key to the dump cake’s signature texture.
  • You can substitute pecans with walnuts or skip nuts for a nut-free version.
  • For extra flavor, sprinkle cinnamon or nutmeg over the cake mix before drizzling butter.
  • If you prefer, serve with whipped cream or caramel sauce instead of ice cream.
  • Ensure butter is fully melted and drizzled carefully for even baking and browning.

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