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Gooey Chocolate Pecan Cake

Gooey Chocolate Pecan Cake That's Perfectly Fudgy and Irresistible

This Gooey Chocolate Pecan Cake offers rich chocolate flavor with satisfying pecans, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Softened
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Coconut sugar can be used
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar Packed
  • 3 large Eggs Flax eggs can substitute
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract High-quality recommended
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Whole wheat flour is a substitute
  • 1/2 cup Cocoa Powder Natural unsweetened
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Check freshness
  • 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda Check freshness
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 cup Sour Cream Greek yogurt is a good substitute
For the Add-Ins
  • 1 cup Chopped Pecans Walnuts or almonds can substitute
  • 1 cup Chocolate Chips Semi-sweet or dark chocolate
For the Ganache
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Coconut cream can make it dairy-free
  • 8 ounces Dark Chocolate High-quality recommended
  • 1/4 cup Extra Pecans Toasted for flavor

Equipment

  • loaf pan
  • mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • Whisk
  • spatula
  • saucepan

Method
 

Preparation Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare a loaf pan by greasing it or lining it.
  2. Cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well and then blend in the vanilla extract.
  4. Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl. Gradually add to the wet mixture alternating with sour cream.
  5. Fold in chopped pecans and chocolate chips gently.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 60 to 70 minutes.
  7. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  8. For the ganache, heat cream until it simmers, then stir in dark chocolate until smooth.
  9. Drizzle the ganache over the cooled cake and sprinkle with extra pecans.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 240mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 3gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 800IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Allow the cake to cool for a sufficient time; this helps with texture and taste.

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