Caramel Pecan Dessert | The Easiest Dump Cake Ever
An easy, no-mix dessert that combines the gooey richness of pecan pie with the buttery crunch of cake topping. Perfect for holidays or any sweet craving.
An easy, no-mix dessert that combines the gooey richness of pecan pie with the buttery crunch of cake topping. Perfect for holidays or any sweet craving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
Ingredients
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2 cups chopped pecans
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¾ cup brown sugar
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1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
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1 box (15.25 oz) yellow cake mix
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1 cup unsalted butter, melted
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½ tsp cinnamon (optional)
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Vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for serving (optional)
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
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Sprinkle pecans evenly in the bottom of the dish.
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Sprinkle brown sugar on top of pecans.
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Pour condensed milk evenly over the sugar and nuts.
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Sprinkle dry cake mix evenly over everything. Do not mix.
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Sprinkle with cinnamon if using.
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Drizzle melted butter evenly over the cake mix.
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Bake for 45–50 minutes or until top is golden and edges are bubbling.
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Let cool for 15–20 minutes before serving warm.
Notes
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Add caramel drizzle or ice cream for extra indulgence.
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Use gluten-free or dairy-free substitutes if needed.
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Store leftovers covered in fridge; reheat before serving.