Description
Rich chocolate pecan ooey gooey butter cake delivers pure Southern dessert bliss with its irresistible layers of creamy indulgence. Melted chocolate and buttery pecans create a mouthwatering symphony that promises sweet comfort in every delectable bite you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Base:
- 1 box chocolate cake mix
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) melted butter
Filling and Topping:
- 1 (8 ounces/226 grams) package cream cheese, softened
- 4 cups (454 grams) powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup (100 grams) chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup (85 grams) chocolate chips
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment at 350°F, positioning the rack in the center and coating a 9×13 inch baking dish with non-stick spray to ensure smooth cake removal.
- Create the chocolate crust by thoroughly blending cake mix, melted butter, and one egg until a cohesive, slightly sticky dough forms. Firmly press this mixture across the entire bottom of the prepared baking dish, creating an even, compact base.
- Craft the luscious filling by vigorously whipping cream cheese until smooth, then gradually incorporating remaining eggs, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Continue mixing until the texture becomes silky and uniform.
- Enhance the filling by delicately folding chopped pecans and chocolate chips throughout the cream cheese mixture, distributing them evenly to ensure a consistent flavor profile in each bite.
- Carefully pour the pecan-studded cream cheese mixture over the chocolate crust, using a spatula to spread it uniformly and prevent any air pockets or uneven surfaces.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, watching for a set top with a slight jiggle in the center. The cake is done when a toothpick inserted near the edge comes out clean, but the middle remains slightly soft and gooey.
- Remove from the oven and let the cake rest for 15-20 minutes, allowing it to stabilize and set. Slice into generous squares and serve either warm or at room temperature for optimal enjoyment.
Notes
- Ensure cream cheese is fully softened at room temperature for smoother, lump-free filling that blends perfectly with other ingredients.
- Chop pecans into smaller pieces to distribute more evenly throughout the cream cheese layer, creating consistent nutty texture in every bite.
- For gluten-free version, swap chocolate cake mix with gluten-free alternative and verify all ingredients are certified gluten-free to prevent cross-contamination.
- Consider toasting pecans briefly before adding to enhance their rich, nutty flavor and provide a deeper, more complex taste profile in the dessert.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 45 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg