Easy Pecan Pie Dump Cake

🥧 Easy Pecan Pie Dump Cake

This “dump cake” version of pecan pie is a super-easy dessert: no crust to roll, just layer ingredients and bake! It’s sweet, nutty, and perfect for holidays or casual get-togethers.

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🛒 Ingredients (8×8-inch pan)

• 1 (21 oz) can pecan pie filling or pecan pie mix
• 1 (15.25 oz) box yellow cake mix
• 1 cup chopped pecans (optional extra for topping)
• ½ cup melted butter
• Optional: whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for serving

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👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Preheat oven
   • 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8-inch baking pan.
2. Layer the ingredients
   • Pour the pecan pie filling evenly into the pan.
   • Sprinkle dry yellow cake mix evenly over the top.
   • Sprinkle chopped pecans if using.
   • Drizzle melted butter evenly over the entire top.
3. Bake
   • 45–50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
4. Cool & serve
   • Let cool 10–15 minutes before serving.
   • Optional: top with whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

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💡 Tips & Variations

• Make-ahead: Assemble the night before, cover, and refrigerate; bake when ready.
• Chocolate twist: Add mini chocolate chips with the pecans for extra indulgence.
• Maple flavor: Drizzle a little maple syrup over the top before baking for richer sweetness.
• Single-serving: Use a muffin tin for individual “dump muffins.”

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If you want, I can also give a quick 30-minute skillet version of pecan dump cake that’s gooey, crunchy, and perfect for smaller portions.