Description

This Pecan Pie Dump Cake combines the rich, gooey sweetness of classic pecan pie with the simplicity of a cake mix, delivering an outrageously easy, buttery dessert that’s perfect for any occasion. Layers of sweetened condensed milk, brown sugar, and crunchy pecans rest beneath a golden cake topping, making it a crowd-pleaser that requires minimal prep and no crust-making.

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

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

Dry Ingredients

1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1 box (about 15.25 oz) yellow cake mix
2 cups pecan halves

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Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish thoroughly to prevent sticking.
Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, packed brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and fully combined.
Add Pecans: Stir in the pecan halves evenly to distribute them throughout the mixture.
Pour Mixture: Pour this pecan mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out to cover the bottom uniformly.
Top with Cake Mix: Without stirring, sprinkle the dry yellow cake mix evenly over the pecan mixture ensuring it covers the entire surface.
Drizzle Butter: Drizzle the melted unsalted butter evenly across the top of the dry cake mix to moisten it and create a golden crust as it bakes.
Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 45 to 50 minutes or until the top is golden brown and bubbly.
Cool and Serve: Remove from the oven and let the dump cake cool for 15 to 20 minutes before serving. For an extra indulgent treat, serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Notes

This Pecan Pie Dump Cake lets you enjoy all the indulgent, gooey flavors of traditional pecan pie without the hassle of making a pie crust.
The layer of buttery yellow cake mix on top creates a crispy, golden crust that perfectly complements the gooey pecan filling beneath.
Perfect for holidays, potlucks, or any cozy gathering, this recipe comes together in just minutes but tastes like a labor of love.
Leftovers can be stored covered at room temperature for up to two days or refrigerated for longer freshness.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of recipe)
Calories: 410
Sugar: 28g
Sodium: 230mg
Fat: 24g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Unsaturated Fat: 14g
Trans Fat: 0.3g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 5g
Cholesterol: 80mg