Pecan Pie Dump Cake

This pecan pie dump cake recipe blends gooey pecan pie flavor with a buttery cake topping all made in one pan. It’s fast, easy, and perfect for any Southern dessert craving.

Prep time

5 minutes

Cook time

30 minutes

Total time

35 minutes

Yield

9 servings

Ingredients

¾ cup dark brown sugar

½ cup light corn syrup

½ cup unsalted butter, melted (divided)

1 tsp vanilla extract

2 eggs

1 cup pecans, coarsely chopped

½ box yellow cake mix (about 6.5 oz)

¼ tsp cinnamon (optional)

Pinch of sea salt

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F and grease an 8×8 or 9×13 pan.
2. Mix brown sugar, corn syrup, ¼ cup melted butter, vanilla, eggs, salt, and cinnamon.
3. Fold in half the pecans and pour mixture into the prepared pan.
4. Sprinkle dry cake mix evenly on top. Do not stir.
5. Drizzle remaining ¼ cup melted butter evenly over the cake mix.
6. Top with remaining pecans.
7. Bake 30–35 minutes or until golden and set.
8. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Swap yellow cake mix with butter pecan mix for extra nuttiness.

Double the recipe for a 9×13 pan if serving a crowd.

Best served warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.