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Pecan Pie Dump Cake

Pecan pie dump cake is a layered dessert made with a sweet custard base, buttery yellow cake mix, and crunchy pecans on top. No mixer needed—just mix, dump, and bake. Perfect for holidays, potlucks, or whenever you want a crowd-pleasing dessert with minimal effort.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 12
Calories: 420
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup melted butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 can 12 oz evaporated milk
  • 1 box yellow cake mix
  • ½ cup additional melted butter
  • ½ tsp cinnamon optional

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×13-inch dish.
  2. In a bowl, whisk eggs, brown sugar, ½ cup butter, vanilla, and evaporated milk.
  3. Pour into the baking dish.
  4. Sprinkle cake mix evenly on top.
  5. Drizzle with remaining melted butter.
  6. Add chopped pecans and cinnamon.
  7. See full steps with tips & photos → https://theboatshedcafe.com/pecan-pie-dump-cake/

Notes

• You can toast the pecans lightly before baking for deeper flavor.
• Swap yellow cake mix for spice cake mix for a fall-inspired twist.
• For a less sweet version, reduce brown sugar by ¼ cup.