Easy Pecan Dump Cake – Gooey, Buttery & Irresistible
All the gooey richness of pecan pie layered with buttery cake in a no-fuss dump cake format. Perfect for holidays or when you need an easy crowd-pleasing dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 12–16 servings 1x
Ingredients
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2 cups chopped pecans
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1 cup packed brown sugar
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1 cup light corn syrup
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3 large eggs
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½ cup evaporated milk
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1 box yellow cake mix
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¾ cup unsalted butter, melted
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Optional: ½ tsp cinnamon, pinch of salt
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch pan.
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In a large bowl, mix pecans, brown sugar, corn syrup, eggs, evaporated milk, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt if using.
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Pour mixture into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
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Sprinkle dry yellow cake mix evenly over the top. Do not stir.
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Drizzle melted butter evenly across the entire surface.
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Bake 45–50 minutes until golden brown and bubbling at the edges.
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Cool at least 20 minutes before serving. Serve warm with ice cream or whipped cream
Notes
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Toast pecans first for extra flavor.
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Substitute part of the corn syrup with maple for a twist.
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Refrigerate leftovers and reheat before serving.