Canadian Maple Pecan Dump Cake
Darlings, let me tell you about my “Great Canadian Adventure.” Picture me, the Diva, traipsing through the land of maple syrup and moose, on a quest to uncover the secrets of the perfect Canadian dessert. Sounds glamorous, right?Â
Well, let me assure you, it was less âchic travel blogâ and more âhow did I end up here?â
It all started with a handsome tour guide named Jacques who swore he knew where to find the finest maple syrup. Naturally, I trusted him because, hello, Jacques! Next thing I know, Iâm in a maple forest, wearing borrowed rubber boots three sizes too big, and lugging a bucket because apparently, âreal syrup lovers tap their own trees.âÂ
Sweetheart, I am not the manual labor typeâI thought âtappingâ was a dance move!
As Iâm balancing my bucket and trying not to sink into the mud, a squirrelâyes, a squirrelâdecides Iâm a threat to its maple stash. It launched itself at me like a tiny, furry ninja! There I was, flailing in my oversized boots, clutching my syrup bucket like my life depended on it. Jacques? Oh, he was doubled over laughing, utterly useless.
But somehow, we made it back to civilization with my dignity barely intact and a gallon of the freshest maple syrup youâve ever seen. And that, my friends, is the secret ingredient in this Canadian Maple Pecan Dump Cake: pure maple syrup and a dash of Diva determination! đ
Canadian Maple Pecan Dump Cake
Equipment
- 1 9" x 13" baking dish or pan
Ingredients
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 1 cup pure maple syrup not the fake stuff, yâall, this isnât a diner syrup moment
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup melted butter because butter = love
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon your kitchen will smell like heaven
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C)âno shortcuts unless you enjoy the thrill of unpredictable baking temps! Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish like itâs your ticket to cake perfection.
- Dump the cake mix into the dish. Go ahead, channel your inner rebel.
- Pour that glorious maple syrup over the top like youâre painting a masterpiece.
- Sprinkle on the pecans and brown sugarâthink of it as edible glitter.
- Drizzle melted butter over everything. Butter doesnât judge, it just makes life better.
- Dust with ground cinnamon because, letâs face it, cinnamon makes you feel fancy.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes until the top is golden and your kitchen smells like you run a quaint little bakery in Quebec.
Notes
Nutrition
Diva's Little Extras
Add a sprinkle of crispy bacon bits for a sweet-and-savory vibe thatâs downright genius.
Try honey instead of maple syrup for a different flavorâthough maple syrup will side-eye you.
Toss in a pinch of nutmeg to up the cozy ante.
Presentation Suggestions:
Serve it up with a generous drizzle of maple syrup and a smattering of pecans.
Add a sprig of rosemary if you want your guests to think youâve got your life together.
Or, if itâs a casual crowd, just plop it on the table and let everyone fend for themselves. No judgmentâthis cake is a crowd-pleaser no matter how itâs served.
Ready to channel your inner Canadian baker?
Grab your cake mix and maple syrup, and letâs bake this sweet, nutty masterpiece today!
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