Description
Delicious Gooey Butter Pecan Cake is a luscious dessert that perfectly combines a rich, gooey filling with the nutty goodness of pecans. This delightful cake is not only simple to prepare but also versatile enough for any occasion—from birthdays to holiday gatherings or just a cozy weekend treat. With its creamy cream cheese base and generous pecan topping, every bite is filled with warmth and sweetness that will have your family and friends coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 whole eggs
- 2 1/2 cups icing sugar
- 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 1/4 cups chopped pecans
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened cream cheese and both butters. Add in the eggs one at a time, mixing until smooth.
- Gradually incorporate icing sugar while mixing on low speed. In another bowl, whisk together flour and add to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Fold in chopped pecans gently.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 60 minutes or until lightly golden and set in the center.
- Allow to cool slightly before slicing; serve warm or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
- Calories: 362
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 202mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 75mg