Description
This Chocolate Pecan Ooey Gooey Butter Cake is a luscious dessert with a rich chocolate base and a creamy, buttery filling topped with crunchy pecans. It’s indulgent, irresistible, and perfect for satisfying any sweet tooth.
Ingredients
For the Cake Base:
- 1 box (15.25 oz/432g) chocolate cake mix
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted
For the Filling:
- 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted
- 4 cups (500g) powdered sugar
- ½ cup (50g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup (120g) chopped pecans
Instructions
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Preheat the Oven:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or non-stick spray. -
Prepare the Cake Base:
In a mixing bowl, combine the chocolate cake mix, egg, and melted butter. Stir until a thick dough forms. Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish. -
Make the Filling:
In a separate large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add the eggs, vanilla extract, and melted butter, mixing until well combined. Gradually add the powdered sugar and cocoa powder, beating until the mixture is smooth and creamy. -
Assemble and Bake:
Pour the cream cheese filling over the cake base, spreading it evenly. Sprinkle the chopped pecans over the top. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the edges are set but the center is still slightly gooey. -
Cool and Serve:
Let the cake cool completely before slicing. Enjoy your rich and decadent Chocolate Pecan Ooey Gooey Butter Cake with a glass of milk or a scoop of vanilla ice cream!
Notes
- This cake is best enjoyed once it has cooled completely for the perfect gooey texture.
- If you want an extra chocolatey kick, add some mini chocolate chips to the filling.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 52g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: Chocolate pecan cake, gooey butter cake, chocolate butter cake, pecan dessert, decadent butter cake