Pecan Pie Dump Cake: Gooey, Buttery, and Outrageously Easy
Indulge in the delightful simplicity of Pecan Pie Dump Cake: Gooey, Buttery, and Outrageously Easy. This decadent dessert captures the beloved flavors of classic pecan pie while offering a stress-free preparation method perfect for any occasion, from holiday gatherings to cozy nights at home. Imagine rich, gooey layers of sweetened condensed milk and buttery pecans, all topped with a golden cake mix layer that bakes to perfection. Ready in just minutes with minimal cleanup, this dessert is sure to impress your family and friends.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 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 (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 extract until well combined.
- Stir in the pecan halves until evenly distributed.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly.
- Sprinkle the dry cake mix over the top without stirring; simply layer it on.
- Drizzle melted butter evenly over the cake mix.
- Bake for 45–50 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly.
- Let cool for 15-20 minutes before serving warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 392
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 282mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 98mg