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Slice of homemade pecan pie dump cake lifted from a glass dish. Gooey center and golden pecans on top, real kitchen setting.

Pecan Pie Dump Cake

This easy pecan pie dump cake is rich, gooey, and packed with buttery pecans. Made with pantry staples, it’s the perfect no-fuss dessert for any gathering.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American, southern
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Cooling Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 9
Calories: 520kcal
Cost: 10$

Equipment

  • 1 9x9 glass baking dish (Glass helps get the gooey base right)
  • 1 Mixing bowl (Medium size)
  • 1 Whisk Or fork (For mixing the filling)
  • 1 Measuring cups/spoons (For precise ingredient use)
  • 1 Spatula (For serving1OvenPreheated to 350°F)

Ingredients

  • 1 box Yellow cake mix - Do not prepare; use dry
  • 1.5 cups Chopped pecans - 1 cup for base, ½ cup for topping
  • 1 can Sweetened condensed milk - 14 oz
  • 1 cup Brown sugar - Dark preferred for gooey depth
  • ½ cup Corn syrup - Light or dark works
  • 3 Eggs - Large
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract - Use bourbon vanilla for extra flavor
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt
  • 1 cup Butter - Melted unsalted or salted
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon - Optional but recommended
  • ¼ teaspoon Nutmeg - Optional for spice warmth
  • ½ cup Chocolate chips - Optional for variation

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9x9 baking dish.
  • Spread 1 cup chopped pecans evenly on bottom.
  • Whisk eggs, brown sugar, corn syrup, condensed milk, vanilla, salt, and cinnamon.
  • Pour filling over pecans in baking dish.
  • Sprinkle dry cake mix over filling. Do not stir.
  • Drizzle melted butter evenly over cake mix.
  • Sprinkle remaining ½ cup pecans across top.
  • Bake uncovered 55–60 minutes until top is dark and bubbly.
  • Let cool at least 1 hour for gooey layers to set.
  • Serve warm or room temp. Add ice cream if desired.

Notes

Nutrition facts are estimated using automated tools and may vary based on ingredients and portion sizes. For the most accurate results, please calculate using your specific ingredients.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Slice | Calories: 520kcal (26%) | Carbohydrates: 62g (21%) | Protein: 5g (10%) | Fat: 29g (45%) | Saturated Fat: 13g (81%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 85mg (28%) | Sodium: 410mg (18%) | Potassium: 190mg (5%) | Fiber: 2g (8%) | Sugar: 45g (50%) | Vitamin A: 580IU (12%) | Calcium: 130mg (13%) | Iron: 1.8mg (10%)