Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Pecan Pie Dump Cake, a gooey and buttery dessert that captures all the best elements of classic pecan pie without the fuss of making a crust. This easy-to-prepare cake is perfect for any occasion, from festive gatherings to cozy nights at home. With layers of sweetened condensed milk, crunchy pecans, and a buttery cake mix topping, it’s a comforting treat that will have everyone coming back for seconds. Whether served warm with ice cream or drizzled with caramel sauce, this dessert is sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 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) and 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. Gently stir in pecan halves.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
- Evenly sprinkle the dry cake mix on top—do not stir!
- Drizzle melted butter over the cake mix surface to cover as much as possible.
- Bake for 45–50 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.
- Allow to cool for 15–20 minutes before serving warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg