1. Prep the Pan (1 min!)
Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
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2. Layer the Goodness (4 mins!)
Dump caramel sauce, syrup, brown sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon into the dish. Swirl gently.
Sprinkle pecans evenly over top.
Pour dry cake mix over pecans (do not stir!).
Drizzle melted butter evenly over cake mix (cover as much as possible).
3. Bake to Perfection
40-45 mins until golden and bubbly at the edges.
4. Serve Warm!
Scoop into bowls and top with vanilla ice cream (mandatory!).
Pro Tips for the Best Dump Cake
🔥 Don’t stir! The layers work magic on their own.
🔥 Check doneness – The top should be crisp; the center will stay gooey.
🔥 Make ahead – Assemble (unbaked) and refrigerate overnight.
5 Delicious Variations
🍫 Chocolate Pecan – Use devil’s food cake mix + chocolate syrup.
🍎 Apple Pecan – Add 1 can apple pie filling under the pecans.
☕ Coffee-Kissed – Add 1 tsp instant espresso to the syrup layer.
🥥 Coconut Pecan – Sprinkle 1 cup shredded coconut with the pecans.
🌶 Spiced – Add ¼ tsp cayenne for a kick!
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