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Gooey Butter Pecan Cake

Gooey Butter Pecan Cake: An Irresistibly Gooey Delight

This Gooey Butter Pecan Cake is a stunning dessert filled with a luscious, gooey center and crunchy pecans, perfect for any celebration.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake Base
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Can substitute with salted butter while reducing extra salt.
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Must be softened for easy blending.
  • 2 large Eggs Includes one whole egg and one egg yolk.
  • 4 cups Icing Sugar Can replace with powdered sugar.
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Can use gluten-free flour blend.
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder Ensure it’s fresh.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Works with baking powder for leavening.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt Essential for balance.
Crunchy Topping
  • 1 cup Chopped Pecans Can swap in walnuts or almonds.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • spatula
  • 9x13 inch baking pan
  • oven

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan generously with salted butter.
  3. In a mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and cream cheese until smooth. Add the whole egg and egg yolk, blending well. Gradually add icing sugar until the batter is silky.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually combine with the wet ingredients until just incorporated.
  5. Fold in the chopped pecans until evenly distributed.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading evenly, and bake for about 60 minutes.
  7. Cool in the pan for at least 15 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For an extra treat, serve warm with ice cream or whipped cream. Feel free to customize with different nuts or add chocolate chips.

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