Pecan Pie Dump Cake
Pecan Pie Dump Cake is a simple, crowd-pleasing dessert that layers gooey pecan pie filling with a golden buttery cake topping. It’s rich, comforting, and comes together in just minutes with pantry staples—perfect for holidays or potlucks.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
1 can (15 oz) pecan pie filling or 1 1/2 cups homemade pecan pie filling
1 box (15.25 oz) yellow cake mix
3 large eggs
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Spread pecan pie filling evenly over the bottom of the dish.
- In a bowl, whisk together cake mix and eggs until a thick batter forms. Spread over the pecan filling.
- Drizzle melted butter evenly over the batter.
- Sprinkle with chopped pecans and cinnamon if using.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes, until the top is golden brown and the center is set.
- Cool slightly before slicing and serving with ice cream or whipped cream if desired.
Notes
Swap yellow cake mix for spice cake mix for extra flavor.
Add chocolate chips or drizzle caramel sauce for a twist.
Toast pecans before adding for more crunch.
This recipe works well with homemade pecan pie filling.
Serve warm with vanilla ice cream for an indulgent treat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
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