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pecan pie dump cake
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5 from 8 votes

Pecan Pie Dump Cake

Enjoy all of the decadent flavors that you love about pecan pie without all the fuss and make this pecan pie dump cake. The sweet and creamy pecan pie filling is topped with a crumbly, spiced topping that’s perfect for any holiday party. 
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: pecan cake, pecan pie
Servings: 6
Author: Olya Shepard

Ingredients

  • 1½ cups light brown sugar
  • 3 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
  • 2 cups pecan halves, divided
  • 1 cup salted butter, softened and divided
  • 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 15 oz box yellow cake mix
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon nutmeg
  • caramel sauce, for serving

Instructions

Prepare Baking Dish

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F and spray a 9x13 casserole dish with nonstick baking spray. 

Prepare Wet Mixture

  • In a large mixing bowl with a hand (or a stand mixer), combine the brown sugar, eggs, condensed milk, 1 cup pecans, ½ cup butter, vanilla, and salt until smooth and combined well.

Prepare Dry Mixture

  • In a separate large bowl, combine the cake mix, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Add the remaining ½ cup butter and use a fork or clean hands to work the butter into the dry mixture until it resembles crumbles.

Assemble the Dump Cake

  • Pour the wet mixture into the bottom of your prepared casserole dish.
  • Sprinkle the dry mixture over the top until the filling is completely covered.
  • Sprinkle remaining pecans over the top.

Bake

  • Bake uncovered for 45 minutes or until the center is set and no longer jiggly. 
  • Allow it to cool slightly before serving drizzled with caramel sauce and serving warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Pecan Pie Dump Cake
Amount per Serving
Calories
1218
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
64
g
98
%
Saturated Fat
 
27
g
169
%
Trans Fat
 
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
9
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
24
g
Cholesterol
 
186
mg
62
%
Sodium
 
1084
mg
47
%
Potassium
 
531
mg
15
%
Carbohydrates
 
154
g
51
%
Fiber
 
4
g
17
%
Sugar
 
122
g
136
%
Protein
 
14
g
28
%
Vitamin A
 
1261
IU
25
%
Vitamin C
 
2
mg
2
%
Calcium
 
431
mg
43
%
Iron
 
3
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy only. This information comes from online calculators. Although whatsinthepan.com attempts to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures are only estimates.

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