Pecan Pie Dump Cake: The Easiest, Gooiest Dessert You’ll Ever Make!


 

🥧 Imagine the rich, caramel-kissed flavor of pecan pie—but with just 5 minutes of prep and no crust to roll! This dump cake magically transforms into a crispy-topped, gooey-centered dessert that’ll have everyone begging for the recipe.


Why You’ll Love This Recipe

✅ No mixing, no fuss – Literally dump and bake!
✅ Tastes like pecan pie – But 10x easier.
✅ Crowd-pleasing – Perfect for holidays or potlucks.
✅ Pantry-friendly – Uses basic ingredients.
✅ Ad-optimized structure – Keeps readers scrolling (and ads loading!).


Ingredients

*(Serves 8-10)*

  • 1 cup (240ml) caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)

  • 1 cup (240ml) maple syrup or corn syrup

  • ½ cup (100g) brown sugar

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • ½ tsp cinnamon

  • 2 cups (200g) pecan halves

  • 1 box (15 oz) yellow cake mix (dry, unprepared)

  • 1 cup (230g) unsalted butter, melted

Optional Add-Ins:

  • 1 tbsp bourbon (for depth)

  • ½ cup chocolate chips (because why not?)


Step-by-Step Instructions