Description
Indulge in the delightful simplicity of Pecan Pie Dump Cake: Gooey, Buttery, and Outrageously Easy. This dessert captures the rich, nutty flavors of traditional pecan pie without the fuss of a crust. In just 10 minutes of prep time, you can layer sweetened condensed milk, brown sugar, and crunchy pecans under a buttery cake topping that bakes to golden perfection. Whether you’re hosting Easter brunch or enjoying a cozy night in, this easy-to-make dessert is sure to impress friends and family alike. Serve it warm with vanilla ice cream for a truly comforting treat that brings joy to every occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 (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, combine sweetened condensed milk, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth.
- Stir in pecan halves and pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
- Evenly sprinkle dry yellow cake mix on top (do not stir).
- Drizzle melted butter over the surface to cover as much cake mix as possible.
- Bake for 45–50 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.
- Allow to cool for 15–20 minutes before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45–50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/12 of cake (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg