Pecan pie dump cake

Here’s a simple and delicious Pecan Pie Dump Cake recipe—rich, gooey, and perfect for dessert lovers.

Ingredients (Serves 8–10)

• 1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling or apple pie filling (optional: use pecan pie filling for extra pecan flavor)
• 1 box yellow cake mix
• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• 1/2 cup brown sugar (optional, for extra sweetness)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Preheat oven
   • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
   • Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. Layer the ingredients
   • Spread pie filling evenly in the bottom of the baking dish.
   • Sprinkle dry yellow cake mix evenly over the pie filling.
   • Drizzle melted butter evenly over the cake mix.
   • Sprinkle chopped pecans and brown sugar on top.
   • Add a dash of vanilla extract for extra flavor.
3. Bake
   • Bake 45–50 minutes until top is golden and bubbly.
4. Serve
   • Let cool slightly. Serve warm with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.

✅ Tips:

• You can use pumpkin or apple pie filling instead for a seasonal twist.
• For a crunchier topping, add extra chopped pecans on top before baking.
• Leftovers taste great chilled and can be reheated in the microwave.

I can also give a slow-cooker version that cooks the dump cake while you’re busy with minimal supervision. Do you want that version?