Warm Pecan Pie Cake with buttery caramel topping
A cozy, caramel-rich dessert made with boxed cake mix, buttery pecans, and gooey pie filling — this Pecan Pie Dump Cake is an easy, crowd-pleasing treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
Ingredients
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1 (21 oz) can pecan pie filling or caramel-apple pie filling
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1½ cups pecan halves or chopped pecans
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1 box (15.25 oz) yellow cake mix
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¾ cup (1½ sticks) unsalted butter, melted
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½ cup sweetened condensed milk (optional)
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1 tsp cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
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Spread pie filling evenly in the dish.
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Drizzle with sweetened condensed milk (if using).
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Sprinkle chopped pecans over the filling.
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Evenly layer dry cake mix on top without stirring.
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Pour melted butter over the cake mix, covering as much as possible.
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Bake for 45–50 minutes or until golden and bubbling.
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Let cool 15–20 minutes before serving.
Notes
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Substitute with apple pie filling or make homemade pecan filling if desired.
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Store leftovers refrigerated for up to 4 days.
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Serve with ice cream or whipped cream.