Description
Indulge in the rich and delightful flavors of Delicious Gooey Butter Pecan Cake, a dessert that promises to impress at any gathering. This easy-to-make cake features a creamy filling and a nutty pecan topping, resulting in a luscious texture that melts in your mouth. Whether you’re hosting a holiday celebration or enjoying a cozy family dinner, this recipe is sure to become a favorite. With its combination of cream cheese and buttery goodness, each bite offers an irresistible sweetness that’s simply unforgettable.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
- 1 1/4 cups chopped pecans
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 whole egg + 1 egg yolk
- 2 1/2 cups icing sugar
- 1 cup + 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
- For the gooey filling: 3/4 cup granulated sugar, browned butter, vanilla essence
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Toast chopped pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 5 minutes until fragrant.
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese and unsalted butter; beat until smooth. Add eggs and gradually mix in icing sugar.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually fold into the wet mixture along with toasted pecans.
- Pour batter into the prepared dish and smooth with a spatula.
- Bake for about 60 minutes until golden and set. Allow cooling before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg