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Gooey Butter Pecan Cake

Gooey Butter Pecan Cake: Indulge in Decadent Bliss

Gooey Butter Pecan Cake features a melt-in-your-mouth gooey center and buttery crust, perfect for indulgence.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter softened
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese full-fat
  • 1 whole Egg at room temperature
  • 1 large Egg Yolk at room temperature
  • 4 cups Icing Sugar can substitute with powdered erythritol
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour or gluten-free flour
  • 1 tbsp Baking Powder
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda
  • 1 tsp Salt kosher recommended
  • 1 cup Chopped Pecans walnuts or almonds can substitute

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking pan
  • Electric mixer
  • Mixing bowls
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan with unsalted butter.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter and cream cheese until smooth.
  3. Add the whole egg and egg yolk; mix until fully incorporated.
  4. Gradually sift in the icing sugar and mix until fully combined.
  5. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  6. Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
  7. Gently fold in the chopped pecans until evenly distributed.
  8. Pour the batter into the greased pan and bake for about 60 minutes until edges are set.
  9. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 15-20 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 160mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 10IUCalcium: 4mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Serve warm or at room temperature, ideally with vanilla ice cream for a delightful experience.

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