Description
If you’re looking for the ultimate easy dessert that delivers rich, buttery flavor and irresistible texture, this Easy Pecan Pie Dump Cake is your go-to treat. With minimal prep and pantry staples, you’ll have a gooey, pecan-packed delight perfect for any occasion. Ideal for holiday baking, quick desserts, or easy dinner party recipes, it’s one of those food ideas that will become a regular in your rotation. Whether you need a simple dessert for Thanksgiving or just a warm, cozy baking idea, this is it!
Ingredients
1 (15 oz) can pecan pie filling
1 (15 oz) can crushed pineapple, drained (optional)
1 box (15.25 oz) yellow cake mix
0.75 cup unsalted butter, cold and sliced
1 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
0.5 cup chopped pecans
Extra pecans for topping
Cooking spray or butter (for greasing)
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. Pour the pecan pie filling into the dish and spread it evenly. If using pineapple, add it on top.
3. Sprinkle the dry yellow cake mix evenly over the filling—do not stir.
4. Add cinnamon and chopped pecans evenly over the dry cake mix.
5. Distribute the cold butter slices evenly on top to cover as much surface as possible.
6. Bake for 45–50 minutes until the top is golden and the edges are bubbling.
7. Let cool for 10–15 minutes before serving warm with ice cream or whipped cream.
Notes
Cold, thin slices of butter melt more evenly than melted butter and give a crispier topping.
Toast pecans beforehand for a richer, nuttier flavor.
Let the cake rest before slicing to ensure the texture sets properly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of cake)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 33g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg