Description
This pecan dump cake is an easy, no-fuss dessert made with cake mix, sweetened condensed milk, butter, and pecans. It bakes into a golden, gooey, and crunchy treat that’s perfect for holidays, potlucks, or a simple family dessert.
Ingredients
1 box yellow cake mix
1 cup chopped pecans
1 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 can (15 oz) sweetened condensed milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or non-stick spray.
- Pour the dry cake mix evenly into the dish without stirring.
- Sprinkle chopped pecans over the cake mix.
- Drizzle melted butter evenly over the top, followed by sweetened condensed milk.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes, until the top is golden brown and bubbly.
- Let cool for 10 minutes before serving, optionally with ice cream or whipped cream.
Notes
Add cinnamon or nutmeg to the cake mix for extra flavor.
Swap half the pecans for walnuts for a different nutty taste.
Drizzle caramel sauce on top before serving for added richness.
Store at room temperature up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
Reheat slices in the microwave for 20–30 seconds before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
