Description
This Pecan Pie Dump Cake is a delightful and easy-to-make dessert that combines the rich flavors of pecan pie with the simplicity of a dump cake. Featuring layers of pecan pie filling, sweetened condensed milk, yellow cake mix, and chopped pecans topped with melted butter, this dessert bakes to a golden, bubbling perfection. Perfect for Thanksgiving or any occasion, it can be served warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for an indulgent treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 1 can (15 ounces) pecan pie filling
- 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Cake Layer
- 1 box (15.25 ounces) yellow cake mix
- 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
Serving
- Vanilla ice cream or whipped cream (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Layer the Filling: Spread the pecan pie filling evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking dish, creating a smooth base layer.
- Add Sweetened Condensed Milk and Vanilla: Drizzle the sweetened condensed milk evenly over the pecan pie filling, then add the vanilla extract and distribute it gently over the surface.
- Sprinkle Cake Mix: Evenly sprinkle the dry yellow cake mix over the top without mixing it into the filling, allowing it to form a crumbly layer.
- Top with Pecans: Scatter the chopped pecans evenly over the dry cake mix layer to add texture and flavor.
- Pour Melted Butter: Drizzle the melted unsalted butter evenly over the entire surface, making sure to cover as much of the dry mix as possible to ensure moistness during baking.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and bubbles around the edges.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cake to cool for 15 to 20 minutes before serving. Serve warm topped with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream, if desired.
Notes
- You can use store-bought or homemade pecan pie filling based on your preference.
- For an added crunch and enhanced flavor, toast the chopped pecans lightly before using.
- This dessert is best served warm but can be reheated in the oven or microwave to enjoy leftovers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 38 g
- Sodium: 290 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
