Healthy Recipes Ingredient Nuts & Seeds Pecan Pecan Pie Dump Cake 5.0 (3) 3 Reviews This is one of the easiest holiday desserts you can make. Simply whip up the pecan mixture, pour it into the pan and sprinkle and drizzle the remaining ingredients over the top. After 40 minutes of covered baking, you’ll have a warm, gooey dessert at the ready without any fuss. By Amanda Stanfield Amanda Stanfield Amanda Stanfield is a Test Kitchen assistant at EatingWell. She completed her undergraduate degree in journalism and strategic communications at Hampton University. After graduation, Amanda worked in the nonprofit sector as a marketing associate for a global nonprofit organization. In 2018, she pivoted into the food industry and began training in fine-dining restaurants around Atlanta. Later she gained her culinary degree from Johnson & Wales University and went on to work in a variety of kitchens from boutique restaurants to conference hotels.As a true foodie, Amanda seeks out nutritious and unique flavors to inspire others to eat happily and healthfully. When she's not cooking up delicious recipes, you can find her lap swimming in the pool or watching a good sci-fi movie. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Published on November 24, 2025 Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD See More Emily Lachtrupp is a registered dietitian experienced in nutritional counseling, recipe analysis and meal plans. She's worked with clients who struggle with diabetes, weight loss, digestive issues and more. In her spare time, you can find her enjoying all that Vermont has to offer with her family and her dog, Winston. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Save Rate PRINT Share Close Credit: Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Keosha McGhee Active Time: 15 mins Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins Servings: 16 Nutrition Profile: Sesame-Free Soy-Free Vegetarian Jump to Nutrition Facts This dessert comes together with just 15 minutes of active time.In addition to adding crunch, pecans can also help lower LDL cholesterol.The sweet, nutty flavors of this cake will remind you of pecan pie but simplified. Keep Screen Awake Ingredients 1/2x 1x 2x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. This recipe was developed and tested at its original yield and has not been tested at other yields. Note that only the ingredient list is scaled, so you may need to make adjustments to ingredient amounts, cooking times and equipment sizes in the recipe steps. Scaling could also impact the nutrition analysis. Original recipe (1X) yields 16 servings ½ cup dark corn syrup ½ cup unsalted butter (1 stick), melted and divided ¼ cup whole milk 2 large eggs, at room temperature 3 tablespoons dark brown sugar 1 tablespoon heavy cream 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 1¼ teaspoons pumpkin pie spice, divided ¼ teaspoon salt 2 cups pecan halves, divided 1 (13.25-ounce) package vanilla cake mix Directions Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly coat a 7-by-11-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Keosha McGhee Combine ½ cup corn syrup, ¼ cup melted butter, ¼ cup milk, 2 eggs, 3 tablespoons brown sugar, 1 tablespoon cream, 1 tablespoon vanilla, ¼ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice and ¼ teaspoon salt in a medium bowl; whisk until smooth. Stir in 1 cup pecans. Pour into the prepared baking dish; spread in an even layer. Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Keosha McGhee Sprinkle 1 package cake mix evenly over the pecan mixture. Sprinkle with the remaining 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice. Top with the remaining 1 cup pecans and drizzle with the remaining ¼ cup melted butter, making sure to cover as much of the dry cake mix as possible. Cover the dish with foil. Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Keosha McGhee Bake until a wooden pick inserted in the center comes out clean, 40 to 45 minutes. Remove the foil and let the cake cool at room temperature for 15 minutes before serving. To make ahead Let cool completely, cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Serve at room temperature or gently reheat in the oven before serving. EatingWell.com, November 2025 Save Rate Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 283 Calories 17g Fat 31g Carbs 3g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 16 Serving Size 1 (2¼-by-1¾-inch) slice Calories 283 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 31g 11% Dietary Fiber 2g 6% Total Sugars 21g Added Sugars 16g 32% Protein 3g 6% Total Fat 17g 22% Saturated Fat 5g 26% Cholesterol 40mg 13% Vitamin A 65µg Vitamin C 0mg 0% Vitamin D 0µg Vitamin E 1mg 4% Folate 22µg Vitamin K 2µg Sodium 232mg 10% Calcium 73mg 6% Iron 1mg 6% Magnesium 21mg 5% Potassium 90mg 2% Zinc 1mg 7% Vitamin B12 0µg Omega 3 0g Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs. Additional reporting by Carrie Myers, M.S. Carrie Myers, M.S. Carrie Myers is a portfolio entrepreneur with more than 30 years of experience in the health and wellness space. As a writer and editor, Carrie has worked for both consumer and trade print and online publications. She's been quoted in several articles as a health and fitness expert. Carrie is also a certified life and wellness coach and exercise physiologist, and the founder of CarrieMichele Co., a lifestyle company that helps women create lives they love where they can be authentic. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines and Linda Frahm Linda Frahm Linda Frahm has been a copy editor and fact checker working with food and nutrition content for the past 30-plus years for consumer print and online publications. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines