CHOCOLATE PECAN OOey GOOEY BUTTER CAKE
This Chocolate Pecan Ooey Gooey Butter Cake is a rich and decadent dessert that combines a chocolate cake crust with a creamy, gooey filling. Topped with pecans and drizzled with caramel sauce, it’s a perfect treat for chocolate lovers looking for a delightful dessert experience.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 45 mins
- Total Time: 65 mins
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: No bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup Unsalted butter, melted
- 8 oz Cream cheese, softened
- 1 box (15.25 oz) Chocolate cake mix
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 4 cups Confectioners' sugar
- 2 Large eggs
- 1 cup Pecans, chopped
- 1 Large egg (for crust)
- 1 cup Semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Whole pecans for topping
- Caramel sauce for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, combine chocolate cake mix, melted unsalted butter, and 1 large egg. Mix until well combined and press into the bottom of the prepared baking dish to form the crust.
- In another bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Add 2 large eggs, unsweetened cocoa powder, and vanilla extract. Mix until fully combined. Gradually add melted butter, mixing until smooth. Slowly incorporate confectioners' sugar, one cup at a time, until filling is smooth. Stir in chopped pecans and semi-sweet chocolate chips.
- Pour filling over the crust, spreading evenly. Arrange whole pecans on top. Bake for 40-45 minutes until edges are set and center is slightly gooey.
- Remove from oven and cool completely in baking dish. Cut into squares and drizzle with caramel sauce before serving.
Nutrition
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 48g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg