Pecan Pie Dump Cake: Gooey, Buttery, and Outrageously Easy
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Pecan Pie Dump Cake: Gooey, Buttery, and Outrageously Easy. This luscious dessert combines the rich taste of traditional pecan pie with the convenience of a dump cake, making it an ideal choice for any occasion—be it a holiday feast or a casual weeknight treat. With minimal prep time and no crust required, you’ll create a warm, gooey delight layered with sweetened condensed milk and crunchy pecans, all topped with a buttery cake mix. Serve it warm with vanilla ice cream for an unforgettable dessert experience that will have everyone asking for seconds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 people 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 (15.25 oz) yellow cake mix
- 1 cup 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 sweetened condensed milk, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth. Gently stir in pecan halves.
- Pour the filling mixture into the greased baking dish.
- Evenly sprinkle the dry yellow cake mix over the filling without stirring.
- Drizzle melted butter over the top to cover as much area as possible.
- Bake for 45–50 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.
- Allow cooling for 15–20 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/12 of the cake (approximately 97g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 85mg