Irresistible Pecan Pie Dump Cake for Effortless Indulgence

This Pecan Pie Dump Cake combines tradition with ease, delivering a warm, gooey dessert that's perfect for any occasion.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 40

Cooling Time 15

Total Time 1 10

Servings: 12 slices

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Calories: 350

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Cake Base

1/2 cup Melted Butter If you prefer a crumbly texture, use softened butter instead of melted.
1 box Butter Pecan Cake Mix In a pinch, you can substitute with vanilla cake mix.
1 cup Chopped Pecans Walnuts work well as a substitute if needed.

For the Topping

1 cup Caramel Sauce You can use store-bought caramel or whip up homemade caramel for an extra special touch.

Optional Ingredients

2 large Eggs For a lighter version, feel free to omit the eggs.

Equipment

9x13-inch baking dish

Method

Step‑by‑Step Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish generously with butter.
Sprinkle a generous layer of chopped pecans evenly across the bottom of the baking dish.
Pour the melted butter over the layer of pecans.
Carefully sprinkle the butter pecan cake mix over the melted butter and pecans without mixing.
Drizzle a generous amount of caramel sauce over the cake mix layer.
Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 30-40 minutes.
Once baked, remove the Pecan Pie Dump Cake from the oven and let it cool for about 10-15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 450IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve warm, perhaps with a scoop of ice cream or a drizzle of additional caramel for an indulgent treat.

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