Gooey Pecan Pie Dump Cake – Your New Favorite Dessert Delight

This Pecan Pie Dump Cake combines the beloved essence of pecan pie with the ease of a dump cake for a crowd-pleasing dessert.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 50

Cooling Time 20

Total Time 1 25

Servings: 12 slices

Course: Desserts

Cuisine: American

Calories: 350

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Filling

1 can Sweetened Condensed Milk Provides sweetness and creaminess
1 cup Brown Sugar Adds depth and caramel notes
3 large Eggs Make sure they're at room temperature
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Use pure vanilla for a robust taste
1 cup Pecan Halves Can substitute with chopped pecans

For the Cake Layer

1 box Yellow Cake Mix Can be swapped with spice cake mix
1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Use salted butter if that's what you have

Equipment

9x13-inch baking dish
mixing bowl
spatula
Saucepan

Method

Preparation Steps

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
In a large bowl, whisk together sweetened condensed milk, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Gently fold in chopped pecans and pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
Sprinkle the dry yellow cake mix evenly over the filling layer without stirring.
Melt the unsalted butter and drizzle it evenly over the cake mix.
Bake for 45-50 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
Allow to cool for 15-20 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 5gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 400IUCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For a unique twist, consider adding a splash of bourbon or maple syrup to the filling. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream for an extra special treat.

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