Description
Indulge in the delightful simplicity of Pecan Pie Dump Cake: Gooey, Buttery, and Outrageously Easy. This decadent dessert captures the classic flavors of traditional pecan pie without the fuss of making a crust. With just a handful of pantry staples, you can whip up this rich and gooey cake that features a luscious layer of sweetened condensed milk and crunchy pecans topped with a buttery cake mix. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights in, this crowd-pleaser is sure to impress. Serve it warm for an extraordinary treat that pairs beautifully with ice cream or whipped cream.
Ingredients
- 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 (about 15.25 oz) yellow cake mix
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together sweetened condensed milk, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until fully combined.
- Stir in pecan halves and pour the mixture into the greased baking dish.
- Evenly sprinkle the dry cake mix over the top—do not stir.
- Drizzle melted butter across the surface.
- Bake for 45–50 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly.
- Allow to cool for about 15–20 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 120g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg