Pecan Pie Dump Cake: Gooey, Buttery, and Outrageously Easy
Indulge in the delightful comfort of Pecan Pie Dump Cake: Gooey, Buttery, and Outrageously Easy. This irresistible dessert captures the essence of traditional pecan pie without the fuss of a crust. By layering sweetened condensed milk, brown sugar, and crunchy pecans beneath a buttery cake topping, you create a warm treat that feels like a cozy hug in dessert form. Perfect for busy weeknights or festive gatherings, this cake is sure to please both kids and adults alike. Whether served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or enjoyed on its own, each bite offers gooey goodness and rich flavor that will have everyone coming back for more.
- 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 (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, whisk together sweetened condensed milk, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until fully combined.
- Stir in pecan halves and pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
- Evenly sprinkle dry yellow cake mix over the top without stirring.
- Drizzle melted butter across the dry cake mix.
- Bake for 45–50 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Cool for 15–20 minutes before serving warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 130g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg