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Sliced portion of pecan dump cake being lifted with a spatula.

Pecan Pie Dump Cake is Best Easy Gooey 5-Ingredient.


  • Author: RoniWilliams
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Pecan Pie Dump Cake is a gooey, easy 5-ingredient dessert that captures the flavors of pecan pie with a simple dump-and-bake method.


Ingredients

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  • 1 box yellow cake mix (or vanilla baking mix)
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup butter, melted
  • 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ cup caramel sauce (optional, for extra gooeyness)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  2. Sprinkle chopped pecans evenly over the bottom of the pan.
  3. Drizzle condensed milk and caramel sauce (if using) over pecans.
  4. Evenly sprinkle dry cake mix on top—do not stir.
  5. Pour melted butter evenly over the cake mix, covering as much as possible.
  6. Sprinkle brown sugar on top for extra caramel flavor.
  7. Bake 45–55 minutes, until golden brown and bubbly at the edges.
  8. Cool slightly before serving. Serve warm with ice cream or whipped cream.

Notes

  • Let the cake rest for about 10 minutes before slicing to set the gooey layers.
  • Serve warm with ice cream or whipped cream for best texture.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for 1-2 days or refrigerate for longer.
  • For extra gooeyness, drizzle additional caramel sauce before serving.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Bake (Dump cake)
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of recipe)
  • Calories: N/A
  • Sugar: N/A
  • Sodium: N/A
  • Fat: N/A
  • Saturated Fat: N/A
  • Unsaturated Fat: N/A
  • Trans Fat: N/A
  • Carbohydrates: N/A
  • Fiber: N/A
  • Protein: N/A
  • Cholesterol: N/A

Keywords: Pecan Pie Dump Cake, easy 5-ingredient dessert, pecan dessert, dump cake, caramel pecan cake