Pecan Pie Dump Cake
This pecan pie dump cake blends the gooey caramel goodness of classic pecan pie with the ease of a dump cake. Perfect for beginner bakers, it’s quick to prep, rich in flavor, and a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Pecan Mixture:
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
- 1 cup caramel topping
- ½ cup salted caramel topping
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3 cups pecans
Cake Topping:
- 1 box butter pecan cake mix or white cake mix
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
Finishing Touch:
- ½ cup crushed or halved pecans
- Extra salted caramel topping for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350ºF and spray a 13×9-inch baking dish with baking spray.
- In a bowl, beat eggs and mix in brown sugar, caramel toppings, and melted butter.
- Fold in pecans and pour the mixture into the prepared pan, spreading evenly.
- In another bowl, mix the cake mix with melted butter until crumbly.
- Sprinkle the crumble mixture evenly over the pecan filling.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden brown on top.
- Let cool for 15–20 minutes before garnishing with more pecans and caramel drizzle.
- Serve warm with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
Notes
For extra richness, use butter pecan cake mix. Want a twist? Add mini chocolate chips to the pecan layer. This pecan pie dump cake is great for holidays!