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Gooey Butter Pecan Cake

Gooey Butter Pecan Cake: A Creamy Delight for All Occasions

Experience the magical warmth of Gooey Butter Pecan Cake, a creamy delight that’s perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 9 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter At room temperature
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Softened
  • 1 whole Whole Egg Room temperature
  • 1 large Egg Yolk Room temperature
  • 4 cups Icing Sugar Powdered sugar can be used
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 tbsp Baking Powder Check for freshness
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda
  • 1/4 tsp Salt Fine sea salt recommended
  • 1 cup Chopped Pecans Substitute with walnuts or almonds if desired
Optional Add-Ins
  • 1 cup Chocolate Chips For a sweet surprise
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract To deepen flavor

Equipment

  • Electric mixer
  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking pan

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Gooey Butter Pecan Cake
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease a square or rectangular baking pan with salted butter.
  3. Combine room temperature unsalted butter and cream cheese, and cream until smooth.
  4. Incorporate the whole egg and egg yolk into the creamed mixture.
  5. Gradually add icing sugar to the mixture and mix until combined.
  6. Whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl.
  7. Gradually add the dry mixture into the wet batter, stirring gently until just combined.
  8. Fold in the chopped pecans gently using a spatula.
  9. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth it out. Bake for approximately 60 minutes.
  10. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 15-20 minutes before slicing.
  11. Slice the cake into squares and serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure butter and cream cheese are at room temperature for a smooth batter. Store cake properly for freshness.

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