Description
A rich and gooey dessert combining the best of pecan pie and cake in one easy-to-make dish. With just a few ingredients, this no-mix, no-fuss recipe is perfect for holidays, potlucks, and last-minute sweet cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) pecan pie filling
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 1 cup butter, melted
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Spread pecan pie filling evenly at the bottom of the dish.
- Sprinkle the dry cake mix evenly over the filling—do not mix.
- Drizzle melted butter over the cake mix, covering as much as possible.
- Sprinkle chopped pecans, brown sugar, and cinnamon on top.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.
- Let cool slightly and serve warm with ice cream or whipped cream.
Notes
- Swap yellow cake mix for spice or butter pecan cake mix for extra flavor.
- Add a pinch of sea salt for a sweet-salty balance.
- Best served warm, but can be stored and reheated.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American