Pecan Pie Dump Cake: Gooey, Buttery, and Outrageously Easy
Pecan Pie Dump Cake is the ultimate dessert that delivers the rich, nutty flavors of traditional pecan pie without the fuss. This outrageously easy recipe is a crowd-pleaser, perfect for gatherings, potlucks, or cozy evenings at home. With its gooey texture and buttery cake topping, it’s sure to impress friends and family alike. The simplicity of preparation means you can whip this delightful treat up in no time—just mix, pour, and bake! Serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or enjoy it at room temperature; either way, this dessert is simply irresistible.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 can (15 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups pecan halves
- 1 box (about 15.25 oz) yellow cake mix
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until fully combined.
- Stir in the pecan halves and pour the mixture into the prepared dish.
- Sprinkle the dry cake mix evenly over the top without stirring.
- Drizzle melted butter across the surface to cover as much of the cake mix as possible.
- Bake for 45–50 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.
- Let cool for 15–20 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 90g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 29g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg