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.
1.5cupsChopped pecans - 1 cup for base, ½ cup for topping
1canSweetened condensed milk - 14 oz
1cupBrown sugar - Dark preferred for gooey depth
½cupCorn syrup - Light or dark works
3Eggs - Large
1teaspoonVanilla extract - Use bourbon vanilla for extra flavor
¼teaspoonSalt
1cupButter - Melted unsalted or salted
1teaspoonCinnamon - Optional but recommended
¼teaspoonNutmeg - Optional for spice warmth
½cupChocolate 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.