Description
An easy, gooey dessert made by layering pecan pie filling, cake mix, and butter to create a rich, caramel-like dump cake with minimal effort.
Ingredients
- 2 cans (21 oz each) pecan pie filling or 1 large can plus extra pecans
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Spread pecan pie filling evenly over the bottom of the dish.
- Sprinkle chopped pecans over the filling.
- Optional: Stir vanilla and cinnamon into the filling for extra flavor.
- Evenly sprinkle the dry cake mix over the top—do not stir.
- Pour melted butter evenly across the cake mix, ensuring most areas are moistened.
- Bake for 45–55 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the edges are bubbly.
- Cool slightly before serving. Serve warm with ice cream or whipped cream.
Notes
- For extra crunch, add an additional 1/2 cup pecans on top before baking.
- Substitute spice cake mix for a deeper flavor.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated for 20–30 seconds in the microwave.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 50 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American