Description
Indulge in this foolproof Maple Pecan Dump Cake, a warm and comforting dessert that layers sweet apple pie filling with a golden, buttery crust. Infused with rich maple syrup and finished with a crunchy topping of toasted pecans, this easy-to-assemble treat is perfect for busy weeknights or unexpected guests. The perfect balance of soft, fruity textures and crispy nut-topped crumbs makes it a family-favorite that comes together with minimal effort and shelf-stable pantry staples.
Ingredients
2 (21 oz) cans apple pie filling
1/2 cup pure maple syrup
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1 box (15.25 oz) yellow cake mix (no pudding added)
3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 1/2 cups chopped pecans
1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
Grease a 9 by 13-inch baking dish with butter or non-stick spray.
Spread both cans of apple pie filling evenly across the base of the dish.
Drizzle 1/4 cup of the maple syrup over the fruit filling.
Sprinkle the ground cinnamon across the fruit layer.
Cover the fruit layer completely with the dry yellow cake mix.
Drizzle the melted butter carefully over the top of the cake mix.
Scatter the chopped pecans and brown sugar over the top.
Bake for 50 minutes until the top is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.
Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Ensure you do not stir the layers; the dump cake method relies on the ingredients melding during baking. You can substitute the apple pie filling with sweet potato mash for a healthier twist. Toasting your pecans lightly in a dry pan before scattering them on top will enhance their natural nutty flavor.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 50
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg