Description
Craving that gooey, nutty comfort of pecan pie without all the hassle? This Easy Pecan Pie Dump Cake brings together the rich, buttery crunch of toasted pecans and the caramel-like sweetness of brown sugar in a simple, no-fuss dessert. With just a few pantry staples and no mixing bowls needed, this is one of the easiest dessert ideas you can whip up for holidays, potlucks, or even a cozy night in. Whether you serve it warm with ice cream or sneak a bite cold from the fridge, it hits all the sweet spots of classic Southern desserts. Great for easy recipes, dessert ideas, and crowd-pleasing treats that require minimal effort!
Ingredients
1 cup chopped pecans
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup light corn syrup
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 box yellow cake mix (15.25 oz)
1 cup unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. In a medium bowl, combine brown sugar, corn syrup, eggs, and vanilla. Stir until smooth.
3. Fold in chopped pecans and pour mixture into the baking dish.
4. Evenly sprinkle the yellow cake mix over the pecan filling. Do not stir.
5. Slowly drizzle melted butter over the cake mix, covering as much as possible.
6. Bake for 45–50 minutes, until the top is golden brown and edges are bubbling.
7. Let cool slightly before serving to allow the filling to set.
8. Serve warm with ice cream or whipped cream.
Notes
For deeper flavor, substitute butter pecan or vanilla cake mix.
Add a splash of bourbon to the filling for a festive twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 63g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: pecan pie dump cake, easy dessert, holiday dessert