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A close-up shot of a baked pecan pie dump cake, showing its golden crust and gooey filling.

Pecan Pie Dump Cake

This easy Pecan Pie Dump Cake combines a buttery yellow cake mix with rich pecan pie filling for a delicious, quick dessert that bakes right in one dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 8 slices
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking dish
  • spatula

Ingredients
  

Cake

  • 1 box (15.25 oz) yellow cake mix
  • 1 can (21 oz) pecan pie filling
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter melted
  • extra chopped pecans for garnish or added texture

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • Pour and spread the entire can of pecan pie filling evenly into the prepared baking dish.
  • Evenly sprinkle the dry yellow cake mix over the pecan pie filling, do not mix it in.
  • Drizzle the melted butter evenly over the dry cake mix, ensuring good coverage.

Baking

  • Bake for 35-45 minutes until golden brown, bubbly, and the pecan filling is hot and gooey.
  • Let the cake cool for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

For an extra touch, consider serving this dump cake with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.