Description
This Easy Pecan Pie Dump Cake is a simple yet decadent dessert that combines the flavors of classic pecan pie with the convenience of a dump cake. Featuring a sweet pecan pie filling layered with optional crushed pineapple, yellow cake mix, cinnamon, and chopped pecans, all topped with cold butter slices and baked to golden perfection. It’s an effortless, crowd-pleasing dessert ideal for holidays, potlucks, or any occasion needing a quick, comforting treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Main 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 the dish)
Instructions
- Preheat & Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter to prevent sticking.
- Layer Pecan Pie Filling: Pour the entire can of pecan pie filling evenly into the greased baking dish. If using crushed pineapple, spread it evenly on top of the pie filling layer.
- Add Cake Mix: Sprinkle the dry yellow cake mix evenly over the filling layers, ensuring not to stir it in. This dry layer will help create the cake topping as it bakes.
- Season and Add Nuts: Sprinkle cinnamon evenly over the dry cake mix if using, followed by the chopped pecans to add texture and flavor.
- Top with Butter: Distribute the cold, sliced unsalted butter pieces evenly over the entire surface of the cake mix, covering as much area as possible. The butter will melt and create a rich, golden crust as it bakes.
- Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 45–50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the edges are bubbly, indicating the filling is hot and the crust is set.
- Cool & Serve: Allow the dump cake to cool for 10–15 minutes before serving. Enjoy it warm, optionally topped with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for an extra indulgent touch.
Notes
- Do not stir the cake mix after sprinkling it on top to achieve the classic dump cake texture.
- Using cold butter slices is essential to creating the crumbly top crust.
- Crushed pineapple is optional but adds a delightful tangy sweetness to balance the pie filling.
- Allowing the cake to cool slightly helps it set for easier serving.
- Serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for added richness and creaminess.
