What is a dump cake made of?

A dump cake is typically made by layering simple ingredients in a baking dish — no mixing required. For pecan pie dump cake , you’ll need: Pecans Sweetened condensed milk Yellow cake mix Melted butter

Can I use canned pie filling instead of sweetened condensed milk?

You can , but it changes the texture. Condensed milk creates a rich, pie-like layer Canned pie filling (like apple or cherry) works better for fruit-based dump cakes

Does dump cake need to be refrigerated?

Yes, after baking and once cooled: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge Keeps well for up to 5 days Reheat in the microwave or oven for best texture

What size pan should I use for pecan dump cake?

A 9x13-inch baking dish is ideal. It allows the layers to spread evenly and bake through properly. Glass or ceramic dishes are best for even heating and crisp edges.

Can I make this ahead of time?

Yes! You can: Prep the layers ahead and refrigerate (unbaked) for 1 day Or bake it, cool it, and reheat before serving Add toppings (ice cream, whipped cream) fresh at serving time

Pecan Pie Dump Cake: Easy Holiday Favorite Recipe 🍂✅

Description

This pecan pie dump cake blends the gooey richness of pecan pie with the simplicity of a dump cake. Made with just a few pantry staples—yellow cake mix, sweetened condensed milk, pecans, and butter—it bakes into a caramelized, crunchy, buttery dessert with almost zero effort. The perfect last-minute or make-ahead dish for holidays and gatherings!

Ingredients

Scale

1 box yellow cake mix (15.25 oz)
2 cups pecan halves or chopped
1 can sweetened condensed milk (14 oz)
1 cup melted butter (2 sticks)
Optional: ½ tsp vanilla extract, ½ tsp cinnamon, caramel drizzle

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13″ baking dish
Spread pecans evenly in the dish
Drizzle sweetened condensed milk over the pecans
Sprinkle dry cake mix evenly across the top
Pour melted butter evenly over the cake mix — do not stir
Add optional flavorings (vanilla, cinnamon, caramel)
Bake for 45–50 minutes until top is golden and edges bubble
Let cool for at least 20 minutes before serving

Notes

Use salted butter for more flavor
Toast pecans beforehand for extra crunch
Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream
Cool before storing to prevent sogginess

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Dump + Bake
Cuisine: American / Southern

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 420 kcal
Sugar: 32g
Sodium: 290mg
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 9g
Unsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 35mg