This Pecan Pie Dump Cake Recipe is about as easy as it gets.
Made with white cake mix, this easy dump cake features a sweet caramel filling that is covered with a buttery crumbly cake topping, making it a perfect dessert for about any occasion.
What you will read about in this recipe.
What makes pecan dump cake so good?
Pecan pie dump cake is sweet and indulgent, making it hit with others when served at gatherings such as holiday dinners or potlucks.
I like how easy this recipe is to make thanks to using the cake mix instead of having to measure out the ingredients myself.
Have you tried my Slow Cooker 3 Ingredient Dump Cake?
Made with pie filling and cake mix, that dump cake is slow cooked to a tasty perfection. Both this recipe for pecan pie cake mix and that recipe for slow cooker cake mix are easy desserts that are crowd pleasers!
To make this recipe you will need a box of white cake mix. You can find a selection of white cake mix here.
What you need to make pecan dump cake.
- Eggs. Used as binder for the bottom layer.
- Brown Sugar. Adds a molasses element that resembles pecan pie.
- Caramel Sauce. For simplicity, caramel sauce in a jar is used for that sweet flavor that works so well with the pecans.
- Butter. Melted butter gives this dump cake a perfect buttery flavor. Melted butter is used for both the filling and topping. Unsalted is preferred.
- Pecans. Use pecan halves like you would in a pie.
- Cake Mix. White cake mix was used in my cake but, yellow cake mix also works well.
How to make Easy Pecan Pie Dump Cake.
Prep Time: 15 minutes .
Bake Time: 25 minutes .
Servings: 12 .
How to Serve: with ice cream or whipped cream.
Notes: For even more pecan flavor, you can use butter pecan cake mix! .
- Prepare. Prep a 9x13" baking dish for nonstick (spray works). Also, preheat your oven to 350f.
- Filling. In a medium mixing bowl, use a whisk or fork to lightly beat your eggs. Then whisk to combine the brown sugar, caramel sauce, and a quarter cup for the melted butter with the eggs.
- Pecans. Use a rubber spatula or similar item for fold the pecan halves into the mixture from the last step.
- Transfer. Transfer the mixed ingredients from the bowl to your prepared baking dish, evenly spreading the mixture out.
- Topping. Evenly spread the cake mix over the ingredients in the baking dish and then pour the remaining butter over it.
- Bake. Bake the dump cake for 25-30 minutes or until the top begins to turn golden brown and the center appears to be set.
- Serve. Let the cake sit for a few minutes to set and then serve with ice cream or as desired.
Tips for making the best pecan dump cake.
Use a cake mix that is around 15.25 ounces in size (you will not need the ingredients that are needed to actually make the cake(. If the cake mix seems overly lumpy you can break up the lumps using a whisk.
More helpful tips for you.
- The cake mix should be evenly spread over the ingredients without mixing it in with the filling ingredients. Mixing the ingredients can ruin the crumble topping.
- This pie cake is intended to be sweet, just like a pecan pie. It is a good idea to not skimp on the caramel and brown sugar for this recipe.
- While pecan halves resemble what is used in a pecan pie, you can uses chopped pecans instead for a more crunchy filling.
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How to store pecan pie cake.
Once the dump cake has fully cooled , it can be stored in an airtight container. When properly stored, pecan pie dump cake can keep for up to five days when properly stored in a refrigerator or up to a few months when frozen.
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Pecan Pie Dump Cake Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 Eggs.
- ½ cup Brown Sugar.
- 12.25 oz Caramel Sauce. - Jar
- 1 cup Butter. --Melted/divided
- 3 cups Pecans. - Halved
- 15.25 oz Cake Mix. -White or Yellow cake mix
Instructions
- Prepare. Prep a 9x13" baking dish for nonstick (spray works). Also, preheat your oven to 350f.
- Filling. In a medium mixing bowl, use a whisk or fork to lightly beat your eggs. Then whisk to combine the brown sugar, caramel sauce, and a quarter cup for the melted butter with the eggs.
- Pecans. Use a rubber spatula or similar item for fold the pecan halves into the mixture from the last step.
- Transfer. Transfer the mixed ingredients from the bowl to your prepared baking dish, evenly spreading the mixture out.
- Topping. Evenly spread the cake mix over the ingredients in the baking dish and then pour the remaining butter over it.
- Bake. Bake the dump cake for 25-30 minutes or until the top begins to turn golden brown and the center appears to be set.
- Serve. Let the cake sit for a few minutes to set and then serve with ice cream or as desired.
Recipe Notes
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Nutrition
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Pecan Pie Dump Cake Recipe an easy to make dessert made from cake mix, caramel sauce, and pecans baked to sweet mouthwatering perfection.
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