Description
Sinful chocolate pecan ooey gooey butter cake delivers pure Southern comfort on a plate. Rich, indulgent layers melt together with nutty pecans, promising sweet bliss in each delectable bite you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Base Ingredients:
- 1 box (15.25 ounces/432 grams) chocolate cake mix
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup (115 grams) unsalted butter, melted
Filling Ingredients:
- 4 cups (500 grams) powdered sugar
- ½ cup (50 grams) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 8 ounces (225 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (120 grams) chopped pecans
Additional Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup (115 grams) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the baking environment by warming the oven to 350F (175C) and preparing a 9×13-inch dish with a light butter coating or parchment paper lining.
- Create the foundational cake layer by blending chocolate cake mix with egg and melted butter until a dense, cohesive dough emerges.
- Press the chocolate dough uniformly across the bottom of the prepared pan, ensuring an even surface for the rich filling.
- Craft the decadent filling by whipping cream cheese until velvety smooth, then incorporating eggs and vanilla extract with gentle, thorough mixing.
- Gradually integrate melted butter, powdered sugar, and cocoa powder into the cream cheese mixture, whisking until a luxurious, creamy consistency develops.
- Fold chopped pecans into the filling, distributing them evenly throughout the luscious batter.
- Delicately cascade the pecan-studded filling over the chocolate base, using a spatula to spread it into a perfectly level layer.
- Position the assembled cake in the preheated oven and bake for 40-45 minutes, watching for set edges while maintaining a tantalizingly gooey center.
- After removing from the oven, allow the cake to cool completely within the pan, letting the texture settle and flavors meld.
- When ready to serve, optionally dust with a light snowfall of powdered sugar, then slice into squares and present at room temperature or gently warmed.
Notes
- Soften Cream Cheese Perfectly: Let cream cheese sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes before mixing to ensure a smooth, lump-free filling that blends seamlessly.
- Prevent Cake Base Sticking: Use parchment paper with overhang for easy removal, or generously grease the pan with butter or cooking spray to guarantee clean slices.
- Customize Nut Options: Swap pecans for walnuts, almonds, or toast them lightly beforehand to enhance their nutty flavor and add extra crunch to the cake.
- Gluten-Free Adaptation: Replace the chocolate cake mix with a gluten-free alternative and ensure all other ingredients are certified gluten-free for those with dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg