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Pecan Pie Dump Cake Recipe

Pecan Pie Dump Cake Recipe


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  • Author: Emma
  • Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Pecan Pie Dump Cake is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that combines the flavors of pecan pie with the simplicity of a dump cake. With layers of pecan pie filling, cake mix, and pecans, all drizzled with melted butter, this dessert is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.


Ingredients

Scale

Pecan Pie Filling:

  • 1 (15-ounce) can pecan pie filling

Cake Batter:

  • 1 (12-ounce) can evaporated milk
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 box yellow cake mix

Topping:

  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
  • Nonstick cooking spray

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  2. Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the pecan pie filling, evaporated milk, and eggs until smooth. Pour the mixture into the baking dish.
  3. Add Toppings: Sprinkle the dry cake mix, chopped pecans over the top. Drizzle the melted butter evenly over the surface.
  4. Bake: Bake for 50–55 minutes until the top is golden brown and the center is set.
  5. Cool and Serve: Let cool for 15 minutes before serving. Enjoy warm or chilled, with optional toppings.

Notes

  • You can use a spice cake mix or butter pecan cake mix for extra flavor.
  • For more crunch, add extra pecans on top halfway through baking.
  • Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 55 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 420
  • Sugar: 32g
  • Sodium: 330mg
  • Fat: 21g
  • Saturated Fat: 9g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 55g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 60mg