Pear Cake Recipes Easy spiced pear dump cake
A simple, cozy dump cake made with tender pears, warm spices, buttery cake mix, and a golden, crumbly topping. Perfect for easy desserts or family-style gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
Ingredients
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2 cans (15 oz each) sliced pears, drained
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1 tsp ground cinnamon
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1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
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2 tbsp brown sugar
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1 box (15.25 oz) yellow cake mix
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3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
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Optional: 1/4 cup brown sugar + 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13 baking dish.
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Layer pears in the pan. Sprinkle with cinnamon, nutmeg, and 2 tbsp brown sugar. Toss gently.
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Evenly sprinkle cake mix over the pears. Do not stir.
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Drizzle melted butter over the top, covering as much dry mix as possible.
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Sprinkle with additional brown sugar and nuts (if using).
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Bake 45–50 minutes until golden and bubbly.
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Cool 15 minutes before serving. Serve warm with ice cream or whipped cream.
Notes
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Use spice cake mix or add apple slices for variation.
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Store leftovers covered in the fridge for 3–4 days.
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Freeze for up to 2 months.