Pecan Pie Dump Cake

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Sweet, buttery, and full of gooey pecan filling, this easy Pecan Pie Dump Cake delivers all the flavor of a classic pecan pie with half the work ,the perfect easy dessert for feeding a crowd.

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Two white dessert plates filled with warm pecan pie dump cake showing gooey caramel filling and crunchy pecans, with a baking dish in the background on a wooden table.

If you love the a rich classic pecan pie but want something simple enough for a busy holiday, you will love this Pecan Pie Dump Cake ! With layers of gooey brown sugar filling, buttery pecans, and a soft, golden topping, it’s pure Southern comfort in a pan. This dessert is perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any time you’re feeding a crowd, no crust and simple ingredients . It’s delicious served warm straight from the oven, but it’s just as good cooled to room temp. Add a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream if you’re feeling fancy, but truth be told, it’s rich enough to stand alone.

Close up of a serving spoon scooping pecan pie dump cake from the baking dish, revealing the sticky pecan filling and soft, golden cake like topping.

What you will love about this easy dessert :

Perfect for the holidays: Ideal for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any Southern holiday spread.
Feeds a crowd: Bakes up beautifully in a 9×13 pan , plenty to share .
Easy to make: Basic ingredients and no special equipment needed
Rich and decadent: Full of buttery, caramelized flavor with a crunchy pecan topping.
Serve it your way: Enjoy it warm, room temp, with whipped cream, ice cream and even a drizzle of caramel if you want the added richness.

Overhead view of labeled ingredients for pecan pie dump cake including brown sugar, dark corn syrup, butter, eggs, vanilla, pecan halves, chopped pecans, butter pecan cake mix, and hot water displayed on a marble surface.

What you will need to make this Southern dessert:

Mixing bowls
9×13 baking dish
wire whisk-tap HERE for my favorite
measuring cups and spoons
Measure all cup I used for the corn syrup
Pecans
Butter Pecan cake mix or Yellow cake mix
Butter
Light brown sugar
Dark Corn Syrup
Eggs
Vanilla
Water

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Let’s Make this Pecan Pie Dump Cake !

Image 5 (Steps 1–4 collage):

1 Brown sugar, butter, and corn syrup mixture in a glass bowl being whisked until smooth.

2 Three eggs added to the pecan pie filling mixture in a glass bowl.

3 Whole pecans folded into the brown sugar mixture with a spatula.

4 The prepared pecan filling poured evenly into a baking dish, ready for the cake mix topping.

1-Preheat oven to 350 degrees and spray a 9×13 baking pan with non stick spray. In a mixing bowl whisk together brown sugar , dark corn syrup , melted butter and vanilla
2-Whisk in the eggs and mix well
3-Fold in pecan halves .
4-Spread into the prepared pan

(Steps 5–8 collage):
5. Dry butter pecan cake mix spread evenly over the pecan filling in the baking dish.
6. Brown sugar and chopped pecans sprinkled across the cake mix.
7. Melted butter poured over the topping mixture, partially soaking the cake mix.
8. Hot water added over the top, creating a moist layer before baking.

5-Spread the dy cake mix over the top of the pecan mixture
6-Sprinkle brown sugar and pecans on top of the cake mix
7-Pour melted butter over the top
8-Then pour the hot water , DO NOT MIX any of this .
Bake for 50-60 minutes

Golden brown pecan pie dump cake baked in a glass 9x13 dish. The top is bubbling with toasted pecans and a buttery crust, resting on a rustic wooden surface with scattered pecans and a silver serving spoon beside a striped towel.

Tips & Variations:

Make it chocolatey: Add chocolate chips to the filling
Add a splash of bourbon to the filling for that extra Southern kick.
Holiday flair: Serve it alongside pumpkin pie and sweet potato pie.
Top it how you like : Top it with whipped cream , ice cream and even a drizzle of caramel .

A serving of pecan pie dump cake topped with a swirl of whipped cream on a white plate, showing the rich, gooey layers of pecans and brown sugar filling underneath.

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This easy Pecan Pie Dump Cake is sweet , buttery and full of pecans . It tastes just like pecan pie but with half the effort and is perfect for serving a crowd .

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 50

Course Dessert

Cuisine American/Southern

Servings

Calories 676 kcal

Ingredients

Filling

1 cup Brown Sugar
1 cup Dark Corn syrup
1/2 cup Butter melted
3 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups pecan halves

Topping

13.25 oz Butter Pecan Cake Mix see notes
1/3 cup Brown sugar
3/4 cup pecans chopped
3/4 cup Butter melted
1 cup Hot Water

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees and spray a 9×13 baking pan with non stick spray
In a mixing bowl whisk together brown sugar , dark corn syrup , melted butter, eggs and vanilla . Mix until Smooth
1 cup Brown Sugar, 1 cup Dark Corn syrup, 1/2 cup Butter, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Whisk in eggs until completely combined
3 large eggs
Fold in Pecan halves and spread into the prepared baking dish .
3 cups pecan halves
Spread the butter pecan cake mix over the filling evenly
13.25 oz Butter Pecan Cake Mix
Sprinkle the brown sugar over the the cake mix evenly then the chopped pecans .
1/3 cup Brown sugar, 3/4 cup pecans
Pour melted butter over the top
3/4 cup Butter
Then pour the hot water evenly over the top .
1 cup Hot Water
Bake in preheated 40-50 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly
Allow to cool . Can be served warm or cooled .
Cover leftovers tightly and store at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days. To reheat, warm individual portions in the microwave for about 20 -30 seconds.

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Notes

A yellow cake can be substituted for the butter pecan cake mix

Nutritional information is only estimations and can greatly differ in cooking techniques, brands , and serving sizes.

Nutrition

Serving: 12servingsCalories: 676kcalCarbohydrates: 76gProtein: 4gFat: 42gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 18gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 51mgSodium: 431mgPotassium: 193mgFiber: 3gSugar: 61gVitamin A: 609IUVitamin C: 0.3mgCalcium: 119mgIron: 2mg

Keyword Pecan Pie dump cake , Holiday dessert , Thanksgiving dessert , Christmas Dessert

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Can I make this ahead of time?

Yes , you can make the day before . If you want this warm you can reheat it in the oven at 300 degrees for about 10-15 minutes

Can I use light corn syrup instead of dark?

You can, but dark corn syrup gives that deeper, caramelized flavor that makes it taste more like traditional pecan pie.

Do I have to use Butter Pecan cake mix?

No , a yellow cake mix can be used instead of the butter pecan cake mix.

Can I use margarine instead of butter ?

No, I don’t recommend it for this recipe .

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