Description
This Pecan Pie Dump Cake is an incredibly easy and irresistibly delicious dessert that combines the rich flavors of pecan pie with the simplicity of a dump cake. Perfect for holidays or any special occasion, this recipe layers pecan pie filling with yellow cake mix and melted butter for a gooey, nutty treat topped with crunchy pecans and a hint of cinnamon.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 1 (21-ounce) can pecan pie filling or 1½ cups prepared pecan pie filling
Cake Layer
- 1 (15.25-ounce) box yellow cake mix
Toppings
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ½ cup chopped pecans
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
Other
- Nonstick cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Dish: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Layer Pecan Pie Filling: Spread the pecan pie filling evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking dish, creating a smooth base layer for the cake.
- Add Cake Mix: Sprinkle the dry yellow cake mix evenly over the pecan pie filling layer without stirring; this helps create a layered texture.
- Drizzle Melted Butter: Drizzle the melted unsalted butter evenly over the cake mix, ensuring to cover as much surface as possible; this moisture will help the cake mix to bake into a golden crust.
- Add Toppings: Sprinkle the chopped pecans on top for added crunch, and optionally dust lightly with ground cinnamon for a warm spice note.
- Bake the Cake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 45–50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and edges are bubbly, indicating the filling is heated through.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for at least 15–20 minutes before serving. Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for an extra indulgent touch.
Notes
- You can use homemade pecan pie filling or substitute with a mix of caramel sauce and chopped pecans.
- For a richer flavor, brown the butter before drizzling it over the cake mix.
- This dump cake tastes best served warm but will keep well in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- To reheat, warm individual pieces in the microwave for 20-30 seconds or in a preheated oven at 300°F for 10 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
