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A freshly baked pecan pie dump cake, golden brown and glistening

Classic Pecan Pie Dump Cake

This classic pecan pie dump cake is an incredibly easy dessert, combining the rich flavors of pecan pie with a buttery cake topping. Simply dump the ingredients into a dish and bake for a delicious treat.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 8 slices
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • Oven
  • 9x13 inch baking dish

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 can pecan pie filling (15-ounce)
  • 1 box yellow cake mix (15.25-ounce, or vanilla cake mix)
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, melted (2 sticks)
  • 1 cup chopped pecans

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • Pour the entire can of pecan pie filling evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
  • Sprinkle the dry yellow cake mix evenly over the pecan pie filling without mixing.
  • Drizzle the melted butter evenly over the dry cake mix, covering as much as possible, then sprinkle chopped pecans on top.
  • Bake for 45-55 minutes until the topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
  • Let cool for at least 15-20 minutes before serving to allow the filling to set slightly.

Notes

For an extra touch, serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.