Description
All the gooey richness of pecan pie meets the ease of a dump cake in this irresistible, crowd-pleasing dessert.
Ingredients
1 can (15 oz) pecan pie filling (or 1 can of butter pecan or caramel pecan filling)
1 box (15.25 oz) yellow cake mix
3 eggs
1/2 cup melted butter
1/2 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup chopped pecans
Optional: whipped cream or vanilla ice cream, for serving
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
Spread the pecan pie filling evenly across the bottom of the dish.
In a large bowl, whisk together the cake mix, eggs, melted butter, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Pour the batter gently over the pecan pie filling.
Sprinkle chopped pecans evenly on top.
Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the center is set.
Let cool slightly before serving. Serve warm with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream, if desired.
Notes
Don’t stir the layers — the “dump cake” magic happens as it bakes!
Use butter pecan cake mix for an extra rich twist.
Store leftovers in the fridge and reheat in the microwave.
Great make-ahead dessert for Thanksgiving or potlucks.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
