Here’s a super easy and delicious Pecan Pie Dump Cake recipe — all the rich, nutty goodness of pecan pie but without the fuss of making a crust from scratch. You basically “dump” ingredients together and bake. Perfect for a quick dessert!
🥧 Pecan Pie Dump Cake
🕒 Prep Time: 5 minutes
⏲️ Bake Time: 45–50 minutes
🍽️ Serves: 8
Ingredients:
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1 can (21 oz) pecan pie filling (or use store-bought pecan pie filling)
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1 box yellow cake mix (15.25 oz)
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1 cup chopped pecans (optional, for extra crunch)
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1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
Instructions:
1. Preheat Oven:
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. Layer Filling:
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Spread the pecan pie filling evenly over the bottom of the dish.
3. Add Cake Mix:
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Sprinkle the dry yellow cake mix evenly over the pecan pie filling.
4. Add Pecans:
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Sprinkle chopped pecans evenly over the cake mix.
5. Pour Butter:
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Drizzle melted butter evenly over the entire dish. Try to cover as much area as possible.
6. Bake:
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Bake for 45–50 minutes, until the top is golden brown and bubbly around the edges.
7. Cool & Serve:
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Let cool for 10–15 minutes before serving.
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Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream if desired.
Tips:
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For a richer flavor, use browned butter instead of melted butter.
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Add a pinch of cinnamon to the cake mix for a warm spice note.
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You can swap yellow cake mix for spice cake mix for a twist.
