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Pecan Pie Dump Cake

A gooey, buttery dessert that combines the flavors of pecan pie and cake — simple, sweet, and perfect for fall gatherings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 480
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pecan Filling
  • 1 cup light corn syrup
  • 1 cup brown sugar packed
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cups pecans chopped
Cake Layer
  • 1 box yellow cake mix
  • 0.75 cup unsalted butter melted

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • 9x13 inch baking dish
  • Whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. In a bowl, whisk corn syrup, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
  3. Stir in chopped pecans and pour mixture into the baking dish.
  4. Sprinkle dry cake mix evenly over the top — do not stir.
  5. Drizzle melted butter evenly over the cake mix.
  6. Bake 45–55 minutes until golden and bubbling. Cool slightly before serving.

Notes

Serve warm with ice cream or caramel sauce for the ultimate treat.