A rich and decadent dessert featuring a chocolate cake base topped with a creamy pecan filling, perfect for any occasion.
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Chocolate Pecan Ooey Gooey Butter Cake
Description
A rich and decadent dessert featuring a chocolate cake base topped with a creamy pecan filling, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1box (15.25 oz/432g) chocolate cake mix
- 1large egg
- ½ cup(115g) unsalted butter, melted
- 8 oz(225g) cream cheese, softened
- 2large eggs
- 1 tspvanilla extract
- ½ cup(115g) unsalted butter, melted
- 4 cups(500g) powdered sugar
- ½ cup(50g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup(120g) chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine the chocolate cake mix, egg, and melted butter. Mix until a thick dough forms.
- Press the dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- In another large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
- Gradually beat in the melted butter, powdered sugar, and cocoa powder until smooth and creamy.
- Stir in the chopped pecans.
- Pour the filling over the cake base, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes. The edges should be set, but the center will remain slightly gooey.
- Remove from the oven and allow the cake to cool completely in the pan.
- Dust with additional powdered sugar, if desired. Slice into squares and serve at room temperature or slightly warmed.
Notes
For a richer flavor, use dark chocolate cake mix.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
This cake can be served warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Fat: 18g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Protein: 4g
