Description
Sinful chocolate pecan ooey gooey butter cake blends Southern comfort with rich, indulgent flavors. Layers of creamy decadence melt together, promising a sweet escape that will transport you to dessert paradise.
Ingredients
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Cake Base:
- 1 box chocolate cake mix
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) melted butter
- 1 egg
- 1 cup (120 grams) chopped pecans
Cream Cheese Layer:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) vanilla extract
- 16 ounces (454 grams) powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup (30 grams) cocoa powder
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350F (175C) and thoroughly coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with non-stick spray.
- Combine chocolate cake mix, melted butter, and one egg in a medium mixing bowl. Fold in chopped pecans until evenly distributed. Firmly press this crumbly mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking dish, creating an even base layer.
- Using an electric mixer, whip cream cheese until silky and smooth. Gradually incorporate remaining eggs, vanilla extract, powdered sugar, and cocoa powder, blending until the mixture becomes uniform and creamy.
- Gently cascade the cream cheese mixture over the initial cake layer, carefully spreading it to ensure complete and even coverage across the entire surface.
- Position the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes. The top should appear set with a subtle jiggle in the center, indicating the characteristic ooey-gooey texture.
- Remove from oven and allow the cake to cool completely at room temperature. This resting period helps the layers settle and makes cutting into clean, defined squares easier.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients to ensure smooth mixing and even baking.
- Toast pecans beforehand to enhance their nutty flavor and add extra crunch to the cake base.
- For a gluten-free version, swap the chocolate cake mix with a gluten-free alternative and check all ingredient labels carefully.
- Chill the cake for an hour before serving to help it set and make slicing easier, creating cleaner and more attractive pieces.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 409 kcal
- Sugar: 34 g
- Sodium: 177 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg