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Pecan Dump Cake: The Easiest Dessert Recipe You’ll Ever Make


  • Total Time: 70 minutes
  • Yield: 12-15 servings 1x

Description

Easy pecan dump cake with apple pie filling, pineapple, pecans, and yellow cake mix. A simple and delicious dessert perfect for any occasion!


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 box (15.25 ounces) yellow cake mix
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 can (21 ounces) apple pie filling
  • 1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple, undrained
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • Optional: Vanilla ice cream or whipped cream, for serving

Instructions

  1. Preheat: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Prepare Dish: Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
  3. Apple Pie Filling: Spread apple pie filling evenly across the bottom of the dish.
  4. Pineapple: Pour undrained crushed pineapple over the apple pie filling, spreading evenly.
  5. Spices: Sprinkle cinnamon and nutmeg evenly over the pineapple layer.
  6. Cake Mix: Pour dry yellow cake mix evenly over the fruit and spice layers.
  7. Pecans: Sprinkle chopped pecans evenly over the cake mix.
  8. Butter: Drizzle melted butter evenly over the entire surface of the cake mix and pecan layer.
  9. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and bubbly.
  10. Check for Doneness: Insert a toothpick into the center. If it comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs, the cake is ready.
  11. Cool: Let cool slightly before serving (about 15-20 minutes).
  12. Serve: Serve warm, optionally with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

Notes

  • For a moister cake, ensure you use undrained crushed pineapple.
  • If the cake is not browning, broil for a minute or two, watching carefully.
  • Customize with different pie fillings, fruits, or nuts.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes