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Pecan Pie Dump Cake

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  • Author: Evelyn
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Pecan Pie Dump Cake is the ultimate no-fuss dessert that combines the gooey richness of pecan pie with the buttery simplicity of a classic dump cake. Perfect for holidays, potlucks, or a cozy night in, this easy pecan pie dump cake recipe delivers decadent flavor with minimal effort. No pie crust, no stress—just delicious layers of caramel, pecans, and cake in every bite.


Ingredients

  • 2 eggs, lightly beaten
  • ½ cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 cup caramel topping
  • ½ cup salted caramel topping
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 3 cups pecan halves
  • 1 box butter pecan cake mix (or white cake mix)
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, melted

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  2. In a large bowl, combine eggs, brown sugar, caramel topping, salted caramel topping, and ¼ cup melted butter.
  3. Fold in pecan halves and pour mixture into prepared dish.
  4. In another bowl, mix cake mix with 1 cup melted butter until crumbly.
  5. Sprinkle cake mixture evenly over pecan layer.
  6. Bake for 25–30 minutes until top is golden and edges are bubbling.
  7. Let cool 15–20 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Optional: Add chocolate chips, dried fruit, or spices for variation.
  • Best served warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
  • Store at room temperature for 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
  • Reheat in microwave or 300°F oven until warm.