Description
If you’re looking for a dessert that’s rich, indulgent, and guaranteed to impress, this Gooey Butter Pecan Cake is exactly what you need. Combining a soft, buttery base with a luscious cream cheese topping and crunchy pecans, this cake delivers the perfect balance of textures and flavors.
Ingredients
For the Cake Base:
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
For the Gooey Layer:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 ½ cups powdered sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
For the Topping:
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- ½ cup caramel sauce (optional for drizzle)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
In a bowl, mix cake mix, melted butter, and egg until a dough forms. Press evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
In another bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add eggs, vanilla, and melted butter, mixing until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar and mix until fully combined.
Pour the cream cheese mixture over the cake base, spreading evenly. Sprinkle chopped pecans on top.
Bake for 40–45 minutes. The center should remain slightly gooey while the edges are set. Let cool before slicing, then drizzle with caramel sauce if desired.
Notes
Do not overbake—this cake is meant to be gooey in the center. It will firm up slightly as it cools.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sodium: 300mg
- Protein: 5g