Pecan Pie Dump Cake
Pecan Pie Dump Cake is a delicious and effortless dessert that combines the comforting flavors of pecan pie with the simplicity of a dump cake. With its rich, gooey filling and crunchy topping, this treat is perfect for any occasion—from holiday gatherings to cozy family dinners. In just 45 minutes, you can create a delightful dessert that will have everyone coming back for seconds!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pecan halves
- 1 (15.25 oz) box yellow cake mix
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, mix melted butter and brown sugar until blended. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Fold in the pecan halves until evenly distributed.
- Sprinkle the dry cake mix over the pecan mixture without stirring for that signature dump cake texture.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown on top and set in the middle.
- Let cool slightly before serving warm with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 120g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg