Description
Pecan Dump Cake is a simple, delicious dessert that combines the flavors of buttery cake and crunchy pecans. Made with just a handful of ingredients, this easy dessert requires no mixing—just layer and bake! Perfect for holidays, potlucks, or whenever you're craving a warm, nutty dessert with a crisp topping and gooey center.
Ingredients
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 1 can (15 oz) pumpkin puree (or substitute with apple pie filling for variation)
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup melted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Spread pumpkin puree (or apple pie filling) evenly on the bottom of the dish.
- Sprinkle the dry cake mix evenly over the pumpkin layer.
- Drizzle melted butter over the cake mix to cover as much as possible.
- Sprinkle pecans and brown sugar over the top.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until golden and bubbly.
- Cool slightly before serving, optionally topped with whipped cream or ice cream.
Notes
- For extra spice, add cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice to the cake mix.
- This cake is best served warm, and it pairs well with vanilla ice cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 32 g
- Sodium: 320 mg